Anthropic Taps Google Chip Veteran as Part of Push Into Hardware

Anthropic has recruited Amir Salek, a former leader of the custom chip division at Google, to support the development of its own internal hardware. This strategic hire signals the company's intention to move beyond software and reduce its reliance on third-party silicon for its AI operations. By pursuing custom semiconductors, Anthropic aims to better control the infrastructure costs and performance requirements of its large-scale models.