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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 28 April 2026•Updated 28 April 2026•
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OpenAI Expands Reach by Bringing AI Models and Codex to Amazon Bedrock

Key Facts

1OpenAI and Amazon announced the availability of latest AI models and the Codex coding agent on the Amazon Bedrock platform.
2The partnership comes one day after OpenAI loosened its ties with long-time backer Microsoft.

OpenAI and Amazon have launched a strategic partnership to integrate AI models and the Codex coding tool into the Amazon Bedrock platform, following OpenAI's shift away from its exclusive Microsoft ties. AWS CEO Matt Garman confirmed that the move was a direct response to persistent customer requests for these specific capabilities. The integration has immediately entered a preview phase on the Bedrock platform following the change in OpenAI's relationship status with Microsoft. This shift allows OpenAI to diversify its cloud infrastructure while tapping into the extensive Amazon Web Services customer base. The move is expected to significantly bolster Amazon's competitive position in the generative AI market. Analysts suggest this pivotal transition could reshape the broader competitive landscape among global cloud and AI providers.