Summary
OpenAI has partnered with Amazon to use its cloud computing services to run AI systems, including ChatGPT. OpenAI will pay $38 billion to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers and NVIDIA GPUs. This partnership comes after OpenAI adjusted its agreement with Microsoft and changes its business model from non-profit to for-profit.
Key Facts
- OpenAI will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud computing.
- OpenAI is spending $38 billion to access Amazon's cloud infrastructure.
- The partnership includes the use of "hundreds of thousands" of NVIDIA GPUs.
- The agreement allows OpenAI to use AWS resources until the end of 2026, with potential for expansion beyond 2027.
- OpenAI is changing its business model to a for-profit structure.
- OpenAI previously had an exclusive cloud services agreement with Microsoft.
- The deal with Amazon is expected to increase the capacity for OpenAI's applications.
- Both OpenAI and Anthropic, a competitor, will use AWS for running their AI systems.
