Google follows Anthropic in signing a compute deal with SpaceX. Google has entered into a compute deal with SpaceX, a move that follows a similar agreement by Anthropic. The agreement, spanning from October 2026 to June 2029, involves Google paying SpaceX $920 million monthly. Google stated this is a short-term arrangement to address the unexpected surge in customer demand for its agent platform, Gemini Enterprise.

• Google has signed a compute deal with SpaceX.
• The deal follows a similar agreement between Anthropic and SpaceX.
• Google will pay SpaceX $920 million per month.
• The agreement is set to run from October 2026 through June 2029.
• Google cited surging customer demand for its Gemini Enterprise platform as the reason for the deal.
• This is described as a short-term agreement. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/tech/944569/google-follows-anthropic-in-signing-a-compute-deal-with-spacex