Anthropic Taps Google Chip Veteran as Part of Push Into Hardware

Anthropic hired Amir Salek, the ex-Google TPU founder, to lead its compute effort — a clear step toward building its own AI chips.
The company is lining up in‑house silicon hires and big chip/data‑center deals (e.g., an initial ~$250M order with Fractile) to secure capacity and tailor hardware.
Rival labs are doing the same — OpenAI unveiled its "Jalapeno" chip — highlighting an industry race for custom AI processors.