MUSK BACKS ANTHROPIC, PLEDGES NOT TO 'CUT OFF' AI RIVAL

Musk's endorsement comes as Anthropic faces questions about hosting its models on infrastructure controlled by a business rival. With approximately $40 billion in revenue at stake, the company needs assurance that its operations won't be disrupted. The Tesla and xAI founder's pledge aims to alleviate concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Musk has previously clashed with other AI companies and maintains his own competing AI venture through xAI. Anthropically has secured significant funding and developed Claude, a major competitor in the large language model space. The company's reliance on external infrastructure for deployment makes hosting partnerships critical to its operations. Musk's public commitment to not restricting Anthropic's access represents a notable statement given the competitive landscape of AI development. The specifics of any formal agreement between the parties remain unclear.