Google Cloud announced on Wednesday (21) the integration of advanced OpenAI models into its enterprise platform, allowing organizations to use technologies from a direct Google competitor within the company's infrastructure. The offering began in private preview for selected customers, through the Model Garden, the artificial intelligence model catalog of the cloud service.
The integration includes three models: GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, and GPT-6 Luna, aimed at different performance and cost needs. Astra is intended for complex programming tasks, computer use, and scientific research. Sol offers advanced capabilities for programming and professional activities at a lower cost, while Luna prioritizes speed and efficiency in large-scale operations.
Authorized customers can access the models through Google Cloud APIs. The platform also allows connecting local workflows from Codex CLI and the desktop version to its inference infrastructure. Codex works as a programming tool and does not constitute a fourth model included in the announcement.
Purchases will be made through Google Cloud Marketplace, with consolidated billing on the platform's invoice. Companies will be able to use their existing commercial commitments with Google Cloud to pay for model consumption, without the need for separate contracts with each provider.
In terms of security, Google states that operations use dedicated infrastructure, identity controls, audit logs, and data isolation mechanisms. According to the company, customer information remains within designated perimeters and is not used to train foundation models.
Some additional protections, however, are not yet available. The Zero Data Retention and Confidential Compute features were announced for a later stage.
The current preview is limited to invited organizations, with access intended for internal development and testing, not for production use. OpenAI reported that general availability is expected in the coming weeks, without setting a specific date.
The partnership expands OpenAI's enterprise distribution channels, which also makes its models available through Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Microsoft remains the company's primary cloud partner.
