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OpenAI models come to Google Cloud, with frontier models and Codex workflows offered via Model Garden and Marketplace
Announced October 21, 2026
Verified (fact)
OpenAI announced a partnership with Google Cloud to offer its frontier models and Codex workflows on Google Cloud. They will be listed in Gemini's Model Garden and purchased through Google Cloud Marketplace. The announcement summary does not specify which models, a launch date, or supported regions.
Why it matters (interpretation)
Access to OpenAI models now extends beyond Azure and AWS (Bedrock) to Google Cloud, which effectively makes them available on all three major clouds. Companies that run mainly on Google Cloud can bring in OpenAI models and Codex through their existing procurement setup without a separate contract.
Sources
- Official OpenAI models are coming to Google Cloud OpenAI
Story thread
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