Anthropic Boosts Claude Code Limits with SpaceX Deal
Anthropic has partnered with SpaceX to enhance Claude Code's usage limits, doubling the capacity for Pro and Max subscribers. This strategic move aims to meet the surging demand for AI capabilities in software development.
Major Partnership Announcement
At the recent Code with Claude developer conference, Anthropic unveiled a groundbreaking deal with SpaceX, granting access to their extensive compute resources in Memphis, Tennessee. This collaboration is set to significantly increase usage limits for Anthropic's Pro and Max plan subscribers, effectively doubling the five-hour window limits for Claude Code.
The deal provides Anthropic with over 300 megawatts of new compute capacity, leveraging SpaceX's Colossus 1 supercomputer, which boasts more than 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs. This partnership not only enhances current capabilities but also opens the door for future developments, including potential orbital data centers to address the growing demand for AI training and operations.
- Key highlights of the deal include:
- Doubling of usage limits for Pro and Max subscribers.
- Removal of peak-hour limit reductions.
- Increased API limits for the Opus model.