OpenAI models come to Google Cloud after Microsoft's exclusive license ends
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Rohan PaulXPickOpenAI and Google reach a distribution deal for GPT-6 Astra and CodexAIOpenAI will offer GPT-6 Astra and Codex in Google Cloud's Model Garden within weeks, putting its models on all three major US clouds. Customers can buy them through Google Cloud Marketplace and count purchases against committed cloud spending. The deal became possible after Microsoft's license to OpenAI's technology turned non-exclusive on April 27, 2026.
- CNBC · TechnologyNewsOpenAI to bring its AI models to Google Cloud, expanding beyond Microsoft
AIOpenAI will make its GPT models available to developers through Google Cloud's model garden and the Antigravity coding tool in the coming weeks. The move puts OpenAI's models on all three top cloud providers, following earlier arrangements with Microsoft and Amazon. CNBC reports OpenAI sees enterprise distribution as critical to growing beyond its consumer business.
- OpenAI NewsOfficialPickOpenAI models and Codex workflows are coming to Google Cloud
AIOpenAI and Google Cloud are bringing frontier models and Codex workflows to Gemini's Model Garden. The offering will be available through Google Cloud Marketplace.
- Google Cloud · AI & Machine LearningOfficialPickGoogle Cloud adds OpenAI models to Model Garden in private preview
AIGoogle Cloud says it is launching OpenAI models in its Model Garden, naming GPT-Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, and GPT-6 Luna for coding, computer use, and everyday workloads. The models are rolling out now in private preview to select enterprise customers, and usage bills on a single Google Cloud invoice and counts toward existing cloud commitments.