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NTT to establish Japan's first data center for AI firm Anthropic
Japanese telecommunications giant NTT has announced plans to build its first dedicated data center for AI company Anthropic in the country. The facility represents a significant expansion of AI infrastructure investment in Japan.
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NTT Corporation said it will construct a new data center facility specifically designed to support operations for Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude language model. The project marks the first such dedicated infrastructure deployment by the San Francisco-based firm in Japan.
The data center will be developed as part of NTT's broader strategy to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing AI computing sector. The facility is expected to provide Anthropic with localized computing resources while supporting the company's expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan has emerged as a key market for AI infrastructure development, with major technology companies investing heavily in data center capacity to meet growing demand for advanced computing services. The partnership between NTT and Anthropic underscores the country's importance as a hub for AI-related investments.
Details regarding the facility's location, capacity, and timeline for completion have not been disclosed. Both companies have indicated that the data center will comply with Japan's regulatory requirements and data residency standards for sensitive computing operations.