OpenAI in Talks with Amazon for $10+ Billion Investment Deal Including AI Chip Partnership

Dec 18, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

OpenAI negotiates with Amazon for a massive $10+ billion investment deal that includes using Amazon's AI chips, marking a major shift after breaking free from Microsoft's exclusive computing partnership in October.

Key Points

  • OpenAI engages in discussions with Amazon for a potential investment exceeding $10 billion, with terms remaining fluid and subject to change
  • The deal includes an agreement for OpenAI to use Amazon's artificial intelligence chips as part of the partnership arrangement
  • This follows OpenAI's October restructuring that freed the company from Microsoft's exclusive compute provider arrangement, allowing new partnerships across the AI ecosystem

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