Akamai Stock Surges On Anthropic AI Computing Agreement

Akamai Technologies (AKAM) and artificial intelligence model maker Anthropic late Thursday announced an $11 billion, seven-year agreement for computing infrastructure late Thursday. Akamai stock surged on the deal in extended trading. The agreement could expand by an additional $9 billion, bringing the total potential commitment to approximately $20 billion, the companies said. Anthropic is accessing existing infrastructure through Akamai's existing… Copyright ©2026 Investor's Business Daily, LLC. All rights reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8