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NTT in talks to build $6.3 billion Japan data center for Anthropic

NTT Data is in advanced talks to build Anthropic's first data center in Japan, an Osaka facility with up to 500 megawatts of capacity that could cost $6.3 billion.

NTT Data is in advanced discussions to build Anthropic's first data center in Japan, according to reports by Nikkei Asia. The planned facility, located in Osaka, could cost up to $6.3 billion to construct.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

The project is designed to have a capacity of up to 500 megawatts, positioning it among Japan's largest data centers, and is slated for a partial opening by 2028. Crypto Briefing reported that the facility could significantly boost Japan's domestic artificial intelligence infrastructure to address escalating regional demand for computing power.[2][3][5]

Key facts

  • NTT Data is in advanced discussions to build Anthropic's first data center in Japan.
  • The proposed data center in Osaka could cost up to $6.3 billion to build.
  • The facility is planned with a capacity of up to 500 megawatts, making it one of Japan's largest.
  • The Osaka data center is scheduled for a partial opening by 2028.
  • The installation could significantly enhance Japan's AI infrastructure amid growing regional compute demand.

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  1. AG

    AGTP@AGTPinsightsPost on X ·

    BREAKING: NTT Data is in final talks to build Anthropic's first data centre in Japan. https://t.co/9PRuB8Z4dM

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  2. CB

    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    NTT in talks to build Anthropic’s first Japan data center at up to $6.3 billion The potential data center could significantly boost Japan's AI infrastructure, addressing the growing demand for computing power in the region. The post NTT in talks to build Anthropic’s first Japan data center at up to $6.3 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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  3. NA

    Nikkei Asia@NikkeiAsiaPost on X ·

    NTT to build first data center for Anthropic in Japan New facility in Osaka could cost $6.3bn to construct, with partial opening by 2028 https://t.co/if0AhhzppU

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  4. NA

    Nikkei Asia@NikkeiAsiaPost on X ·

    NTT to build first data center for Anthropic in Japan https://t.co/I1H0yAqAPT

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  5. TE

    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·

    Sources: NTT Data is in advanced talks to build a data center for Anthropic in Osaka of up to 500 MW, among Japan's largest, potentially costing $6.3B (Nikkei Asia) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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  6. MT

    MTS@MTSlivePost on X ·

    SITUATION DETECTED: Japan's NTT Data Group is in the final stages of talks to build a dedicated data center in Osaka for Anthropic AI, per Nikkei Asia.

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