TSMC earmarks up to $1bn to buy Anthropic and OpenAI shares

Artificial intelligence TSMC earmarks up to $1bn to buy Anthropic and OpenAI shares Rare move by Taiwanese chipmaker underscores expectations for AI listings TSMC has rarely invested in clients, suppliers or ecosystem players. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) CHENG TING-FANG and KATHERINE CREEL November 10, 2026 23:19 JST TAIPEI/WASHINGTON -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has earmarked up to $1 billion to back Anthropic and OpenAI as the two artificial intelligence startups move closer to going public. Read Next Semiconductors Musk's Terafab chipmaking project lines up Japan suppliers #techAsia Taiwan's chipmakers shine brightest in living memory Trade Taiwan and Japan eye trade deal akin to Taipei-London pact, sources say Semiconductors Intel chief says contract chip business needs 'strong' government support Markets Asian stocks plummet as AI debt and inflation fears bite Semiconductors TSMC eyes Texas and Musk Terafab project for US expansion Latest on Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence Japan's Akita AI data center seen anchoring tech hub, boosting tax revenue Artificial intelligence DeepSeek, other China AI firms have just 10% the revenue of OpenAI, Anthropic Artificial intelligence Grab, SoftBank to invest $1.85bn in Malaysia AI infrastructure Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.