Anthropic to establish Australian operations and invest in local data infrastructure

Anthropic, the US-based artificial intelligence company known for its agent coding platform, is officially expanding into Australia and New Zealand. The firm plans to base its regional operations in Sydney and invest in infrastructure to support its growing footprint. Later this month, Anthropic’s executive leadership team will arrive in Australia to formalise partnership agreements and engage with policymakers, clients, and local stakeholders. The move follows the company’s recent high-profile disputes in the US and is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its international presence. By establishing local operations and data centres, Anthropic aims to provide faster and more secure services to Australian and New Zealand clients, as well as comply with regional data sovereignty requirements. The expansion is expected to generate employment opportunities and boost collaboration with Australian tech firms and financial institutions.