Blackstone News: Latest Releases & Events

All 2 Blackstone entries of the AI News timeline, newest first.

2026

2026-10-30

Blackstone expects junk rating for Anthropic post-IPO
Blackstone, the anchor investor in a $63 billion deal to finance Anthropic's chips, told investors it expects the AI lab to receive a high 'junk' credit rating (double B range) after its IPO, reversing its earlier forecast of an investment-grade rating before 2027 — a shift that could make it more difficult and costly for Anthropic to fund its massive compute spending. The report comes shortly after Anthropic officially filed to go public, with TechCrunch noting that both Anthropic and Blackstone declined to comment. (ft.com)
Anthropic

2026-06-24

Blackstone Commits $30B to Japan AI Data Centers
Blackstone has committed $30 billion to develop AI data centers in Japan over the next three to five years, planning to build facilities exceeding 1 gigawatt in capacity. This investment highlights the escalating global push for AI infrastructure, further cementing Japan as a key battleground for AI development. (aibusiness.com)