OpenAI Signs $38B Cloud Deal with Amazon AWS for AI Compute

What happened

OpenAI signed a $38 billion multi-year deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to use Amazon’s cloud infrastructure. OpenAI will immediately begin using Nvidia AI processors hosted on AWS. This marks OpenAI’s first partnership with a cloud provider.

Why it matters

• The deal provides OpenAI with large-scale access to advanced Nvidia GPUs and extensive computing power.
• It enables OpenAI to scale its AI workloads significantly using AWS’s infrastructure.
• The partnership may lead to AWS expanding its infrastructure to meet OpenAI’s capacity needs.

Key facts

1. 1. The deal is valued at $38 billion.
2. 2. It is a multi-year agreement expected to last seven years.
3. 3. OpenAI will use Nvidia GB200 and GB300 AI processors through AWS.