OpenAI models arrive on Google Cloud, with three GPT-6 models in private preview
On October 21, Google Cloud said OpenAI's models are coming to Model Garden. The first private preview covers three GPT-6 models:
- GPT-6 Astra, for coding, computer use, professional work, and research.
- GPT-6.1 Sol, near Astra quality at a lower cost for coding and professional work.
- GPT-6 Luna, a faster and cheaper model for everyday work at scale.
Google Cloud says it is the only hyperscale cloud that now offers Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI's closed models on one platform. Charges go through the Google Cloud Marketplace and can draw down existing commitments. Prompts, context, and outputs stay inside the customer's data perimeter and are not used to train foundation models. Zero data retention and Confidential Compute are still listed as coming later.
OpenAI confirmed the partnership the same day and said general availability is planned in the coming weeks. Codex workflows are part of the plan. OpenAI also said Microsoft remains its primary cloud partner.
The practical change is model choice without moving clouds. The preview is not open to everyone; customers have to request access.