What happened
OpenAI signed a $38 billion multi-year cloud computing deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This agreement marks OpenAIâs first major partnership with AWS for training and inference services. The deal comes shortly after OpenAI experienced a significant service outage.
Why it matters
- The deal strengthens AWSâs position in the competitive cloud services market.
- It diversifies OpenAIâs cloud partnerships beyond its previous exclusive relationship with Microsoft.
- The agreement supports OpenAIâs growing demand for computing power and infrastructure.
Key facts
- 1. The deal is valued at $38 billion and is set to last at least seven years.
- 2. OpenAI has also signed large deals with Oracle ($300 billion) and Microsoft ($250 billion) this year.
- 3. The announcement was made on November 5, 2025.
