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OpenAI Strikes $38B Cloud Deal with Amazon Amid Lawsuit

2/12/2026

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OpenAI signed a $38 billion agreement with Amazon for cloud computing services over the next seven years.
OpenAI previously relied on Microsoft for computing power under a contract that limited that power.
Microsoft renegotiated terms, allowing OpenAI to partner with other cloud providers.
OpenAI remains unprofitable.
The New York Times filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI.

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OpenAI signed a $38 billion agreement with Amazon for cloud computing services over the next seven years.
OpenAI previously relied on Microsoft for computing power under a contract that limited that power.
Microsoft renegotiated terms, allowing OpenAI to partner with other cloud providers.
OpenAI remains unprofitable.
The New York Times filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI.