UK tries to woo Anthropic to expand in London amid US clash

The U.K. is trying to charm Anthropic to expand its presence in the country, as it looks to capitalize on a fight between the AI startup and the U.S. Defense Department, the Financial Times reported.

Staff at the U.K.'s Department

The U.K.'s proposals and government support aim to encourage Anthropic to expand operations, potentially increasing its London office and pursuing a dual listing, which could make the U.K. a bigger hub for Anthropic.

Anthropic's legal battle with the U.S., where it's been labeled a supply chain risk and blacklisted, could reduce projected revenue by multiple billions, potentially affecting its growth and investor confidence.

Anthropic is being courted by the U.K. for expansion similar to OpenAI, which recently made London its largest research hub outside the U.S., highlighting competitive pressure and the importance of the U.K. market.