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OpenAI Signs $38B Cloud Deal with Amazon, Expands Partnerships

2/3/2026

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OpenAI signed a $38 billion, seven-year cloud computing agreement with Amazon.
The deal comes after OpenAI's prior reliance on Microsoft for computing power, limited by that contract.
Microsoft has allowed OpenAI to seek services from other providers, enabling the Amazon partnership.
OpenAI is collaborating with Oracle and SoftBank to build data centers and has deals with Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom.

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OpenAI signed a $38 billion, seven-year cloud computing agreement with Amazon.
The deal comes after OpenAI's prior reliance on Microsoft for computing power, limited by that contract.
Microsoft has allowed OpenAI to seek services from other providers, enabling the Amazon partnership.
OpenAI is collaborating with Oracle and SoftBank to build data centers and has deals with Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom.