In a memo to investors, OpenAI says it plans to deploy 30 gigawatts of compute power by 2030, versus Anthropic’s expected 7–8 gigawatts by end of 2027, labeling its rival “compute constrained.” The note underscores OpenAI’s infrastructure edge, compounding efficiency gains, and race for dominance ahead of both companies’ potential IPOs.

• OpenAI's investor memo claims it will hit 30 gigawatts of compute by 2030, versus Anthropic's projected 7-8 gigawatts by end of 2027, calling Anthropic "compute constrained"
• OpenAI frames its infrastructure scale as creating a "compounding advantage" — lower cost per token driving more users, revenue, and further compute investment
• Anthropic pushed back by pointing to a new compute deal with Google and Broadcom, with its CFO calling it the company's "most significant compute commitment to date"
• Both companies are valued in the trillions and are considering IPOs this year, with Anthropic also just launching a cybersecurity-focused model ("Project Glasswing")