This week’s are about tech, EV, AI and sustainability, coming from Tesla, Anthropic and Google

1-Tesla signs $4.3 billion battery deal with LG Energy Solution

Tesla has signed a $4.3 billion agreement with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) to secure lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its energy storage systems. The move is part of Tesla’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers amid mounting U.S. tariffs.(By the way I have a story here about Turkish EV market, including Tesla)

I saw this story at Reuters and the batteries will be produced at LGES’s U.S. facility in Michigan.LGES disclosed it had entered into a $4.3 billion supply contract for LFP batteries over a three-year period, though it did not name Tesla or specify whether the batteries were for electric vehicles or stationary storage systems.

The agreement, which spans from August 2027 through July 2030, includes an option to extend the contract by up to seven years and increase supply volumes depending on future negotiations, LGES said in a regulatory filing.

LGES is currently among the few producers of LFP batteries operating in the United States—a market historically dominated by Chinese manufacturers. The company began producing LFP cells at its Michigan plant in May and has indicated it may repurpose some EV battery lines to support growing demand for storage solutions, especially from power-hungry data centers used to train artificial intelligence.

Tesla’s energy division—which includes its Powerwall and Megapack storage products—accounts for just over 10% of its revenue but has been a rare growth area amid slowing electric vehicle sales and reduced government incentives.

Tesla also plans to bring its first in-house LFP battery facility online by the end of the year in Nevada, though that plant is expected to fulfill only a fraction of its overall energy storage needs.

Tesla signs $4.3 billion battery deal with LG Energy Solution

2-Anthropic unveils AI tools for Wall Street

Anthropic, the AI company backed by Amazon, announced a new suite of AI-powered tools designed specifically for the financial sector.

I read this story at the Quartz and the package, called the Financial Analysis Solution, aims to help investment professionals—including analysts, dealmakers, and portfolio managers—accelerate decision-making with the help of Claude, Anthropic’s latest AI assistant.

Launched at an event in New York, the new offering marks a strategic move by Anthropic to expand into enterprise markets and secure a foothold in financial services. The toolset builds on Claude for Enterprise, but with tailored features designed for the complex demands of financial modeling, research, and compliance, according to the story.

One of the solution’s key features is real-time access to financial data from major platforms such as Box, PitchBook, Databricks, S&P Global, and Snowflake. Users can interact with a unified interface inside Claude to access equity data, earnings call transcripts, private market information, and more—eliminating the need to toggle between multiple applications, the story noted.

The platform also includes Claude Code, a tool geared toward automating technical workflows like compliance tasks and financial modeling. Anthropic is offering expanded usage limits and integration support to accommodate high-volume enterprise workloads.

To facilitate adoption, the package includes pre-built connectors, onboarding support, and training resources. It is now available through the AWS Marketplace, with availability on Google Cloud Marketplace expected soon.

Anthropic, founded by former OpenAI executives and backed by more than $4 billion in investment from Amazon, has grown rapidly since launching its Claude chatbot in 2023.

Anthropic unveils AI tools for Wall Street

3-Google announces AI training program for U.S. workforce

Google introduced AI Works for America, a new initiative aimed at equipping workers and small businesses with fundamental AI skills, the company announced very recently.

I read this story at Axios and tech leaders frequently claim that AI will enhance rather than eliminate jobs, few have outlined specific plans to prepare workers whose roles may become obsolete.

The program’s initial rollout, AI Works for Pennsylvania, targets the state’s workforce, starting with Pittsburgh:

• All Pittsburgh residents will have access to free AI training, including Google Career Certificates and online courses.
• These resources will be available on-demand via the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Google Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat said Google’s initiatives will increase energy abundance and empower Americans with the skills needed to thrive in the AI era, the story noted.

Google unveils AI training program for U.S. workforce