AI startups like Anthropic are joining the trend of seeking funding from Middle Eastern investors to cover the high costs of developing advanced AI models, following similar moves by OpenAI and xAI.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights how the AI industry is increasingly relying on deep-pocketed investors, particularly from the Middle East, to fuel its expensive research and development. It signals a shift in where tech money is coming from and could shape future AI innovation—but also raises questions about geopolitical influence in the sector.