Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The potential investment represents one of the largest commitments by a tech giant into the rapidly expanding AI sector.

Anthropic, founded by former OpenAI executives, has emerged as a significant player in the generative AI space with its Claude chatbot and AI assistant technology. The company has been working to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT and other AI models that have captured widespread attention and investment.

The reported investment comes as Anthropic faces accelerating demand for its business and coding products. The AI startup has been scaling its operations to meet growing customer needs across various sectors, from enterprise software to development tools.

Google's potential commitment to Anthropic would mark another major investment by the search giant in AI technology, as tech companies race to establish positions in the artificial intelligence market. The company already operates its own AI initiatives, including the Bard chatbot and various machine learning projects.

The investment details and timeline have not been confirmed by either company. Neither Google nor Anthropic immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the Bloomberg report.