OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Luna are coming to Google Cloud's Model Garden, announced October 21, along with Codex agentic workflows connected to Google's Gemini platform. Enterprises buy through Google Cloud Marketplace on one invoice, drawing down existing commitments and Flexible Savings Plans. Google Cloud is the third hyperscaler to sell OpenAI models since Azure's exclusive distribution ended in April, following Amazon Bedrock (April 28) and Oracle Cloud (June 10). No per-token pricing has been published, access is a private preview for select enterprise customers, and general availability has no firm date. The article notes that Google's documentation says third-party products get no FSP discounts, so the commercial terms remain largely unclear.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $4.3T |
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 334.76 |
| Change that session | -1.62% |
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