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Are Bitcoin Miners Abandoning Mining for AI? Riot’s Anthropic Deal Has the Answer

Aug 12, 2026 · 08:51 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Are Bitcoin Miners Abandoning Mining for AI? Riot’s Anthropic Deal Has the Answer

Bitcoin miners shifting focus to AI infrastructure, as access to power becomes more valuable than mining machines. Could decentralize hash rate.

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Some bitcoin miners are using their powerful computers and cheap electricity for AI work instead of mining bitcoin, because AI companies need lots of energy too. When you see a miner's news, notice if they're talking about doing different things with their power—that can show how valuable their resources really are.

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