OpenAI Brings Its Frontier AI Models to Google Cloud

According to PYMNTS, the deal brings OpenAI's frontier AI models and Codex agentic workflows to Google Cloud's Model Garden, the companies announced Wednesday (Oct. 21).[1]Google Cloud said in a blog post that OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, and GPT-6 Luna models are rolling out now in private preview to select enterprise customers[3]. OpenAI said general availability is planned in the coming weeks.[4]OpenAI said that enterprises with Google Cloud spend commitments will be able to draw down their GCP commitments for these purchases.[4] The company added that its models will soon be available in Google Antigravity and the Gemini Agent[4].Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said in OpenAI's announcement that Google is "focused on giving customers a broad selection of models, including those from OpenAI"[4].CNBC reports that Amazon started hosting OpenAI models in April after exclusivity ended with Microsoft.[2] According to CNBC, the effort reflects a growing push to expand distribution of its technology to enterprise developers.[2]Mike Leone, an analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, told Axios: "Gemini now has to win those customers with OpenAI sitting right next to it."[5]PYMNTS, citing Reuters, reports that hyperscalers are becoming the chief commercial channels for frontier AI labs.[1]