OpenAI's GPT-5.5 and Codex Reach General Availability on Amazon Bedrock
OpenAI's GPT-5.5, GPT-5.4, and Codex are now generally available on Amazon Bedrock, one month after OpenAI revised its exclusive Azure arrangement. Pricing matches OpenAI's direct rates with usage counting toward AWS commitments. Codex shifts to pay-per-token billing with no seat fees. GPT-5.4 is the first OpenAI model available in AWS GovCloud. By Steef-Jan Wiggers
OpenAI is expanding its distribution channels following a revision of its exclusive arrangement with Microsoft Azure, seeking broader market penetration for its models.
This move signals intensified competition in the cloud AI services market and offers more flexibility and choice for enterprises adopting advanced AI models.
OpenAI's models, including GPT-5.5 and Codex, are now directly available on Amazon Bedrock, diversifying access and potentially accelerating AI adoption across AWS's customer base, including government entities.
- · AWS
- · OpenAI
- · Enterprises leveraging AWS for AI development
- · AWS GovCloud customers
- · Microsoft Azure (relative exclusivity)
- · Other LLM providers on Bedrock
- · Companies with proprietary AI models
Increased competitive pressure on Microsoft Azure's AI offerings as OpenAI models become platform-agnostic for major cloud providers.
Accelerated development and deployment of AI-powered applications within the AWS ecosystem due to easier access to cutting-edge models.
Potential for a 'race to the bottom' in pricing for foundational AI models across major cloud platforms, benefiting end-users.
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