TSMC's $1 Billion AI Gamble: Investments in OpenAI and Anthropic

TSMC has approved a whopping $1 billion investment, split between OpenAI and Anthropic, amid explosive growth in the AI sector. This strategic move coincides with TSMC's impressive Q3 2026 financial report. The chip giant aims to secure preferred stocks, reinforcing its ties with OpenAI and acting as an anchor investor in Anthropic’s IPO. As it expands capacity, TSMC positions itself as a key player in AI's booming landscape.