TSMC to Invest Up to $1 Billion in Anthropic and OpenAI, Establishes Semiconductor Ecosystem Investment Company

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, has approved investments of up to $500 million in Anthropic common shares and up to $500 million in OpenAI Group PBC preferred stock. This strategic move signals TSMC's confidence in the long-term demand for AI and expands its role beyond manufacturing into direct financial stakes in leading AI companies. Additionally, TSMC approved up to $500 million to establish an investment company focused on strategic investments within the semiconductor industry and its ecosystem.