Amazon has announced a significant investment of $2.75 billion into AI startup Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the company to $4 billion. This move is part of Amazon's broader strategy to bolster its position in the artificial intelligence sector, with plans to spend almost $150 billion over the next 15 years on data centers. These data centers are essential for handling the expected surge in demand for AI applications and other digital services. Anthropic, known for its work in AI and backed by notable investors such as Jaan Tallinn and Dustin Moskovitz, has seen its valuation climb to $18.4 billion. Amazon's investment is seen as a strategic move to compete in the AI arms race, amidst growing investments by tech giants in the AI space. Additionally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is expanding its free credits program for startups, allowing them to use major AI models, including those developed by Anthropic.