Sources: Anthropic discussed buying AI chip startup MatX for ~$7B, but talks are no longer active; MatX is now seeking to raise new capital at a ~$4B valuation (Reuters)

Anthropic entered negotiations to acquire AI-chip maker MatX for roughly $7 billion, but the discussions have since been halted. MatX is now pursuing fresh financing, positioning its valuation at about $4 billion. The shift reflects a reassessment of the deal’s strategic and financial terms.