Amazon will transition its payment structure with AI partner Anthropic from computing hours to a token-based model starting next year.
The new pricing applies to Anthropic’s large language models, including Claude, which powers Amazon’s Alexa assistant.
Reports indicate the shift could significantly increase Amazon's costs, signaling a stronger negotiating position for Anthropic.
An Amazon spokesperson disputed these claims, stating that the expanded collaboration will not increase costs.
Amazon has invested billions in Anthropic, while the startup uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its primary cloud provider.