OpenAI to make its models available via Amazon's servers

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TLDR

  • Amazon and OpenAI expanded their partnership to make OpenAI models accessible through AWS, including Amazon Bedrock.

Key Facts

  • GPT-5.4 is immediately available in preview via Amazon Bedrock; GPT-5.5 is coming soon, per AWS CEO Matt Garman.
  • The deal builds on a February agreement to develop server-based AI computers for businesses, now branded Amazon Bedrock Managed Agents.
  • The move follows a revised OpenAI-Microsoft deal that previously required developers to access OpenAI services through Azure.
  • As part of the Microsoft revision, OpenAI gave up its share of Microsoft revenue tied to its models.

Why It Matters

  • OpenAI can now reach business customers through AWS, the cloud provider many enterprises already use.
  • Google is reportedly exploring whether it can work with OpenAI given the revised Microsoft terms.

Ina Fried, Axios · 2026-04-28 · Read the original

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