Amazon is reportedly exploring a massive investment in artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, with discussions centering on a potential commitment of up to $50 billion.

The move comes as OpenAI seeks fresh capital to support its rapid expansion, with sources indicating the company is aiming to raise as much as $100 billion in a new funding round.

OpenAI, already estimated to be worth around $500 billion, could see its valuation surge dramatically if the fundraising effort succeeds.
Reports suggest the proposed round could push the company’s valuation to approximately $830 billion, positioning it among the most valuable private technology firms in the world.

According to sources familiar with the matter, talks between the two companies are being led at the highest level, with Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy engaging directly with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

While the discussions are said to be serious, details of the potential investment structure remain undisclosed. Both companies have so far declined to comment publicly on the negotiations.

Beyond Amazon, OpenAI is also said to be in conversations with Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, as well as major technology players including Nvidia, Microsoft, and SoftBank.

The funding round is reportedly expected to conclude before the end of the first quarter, reflecting strong global interest in the company’s AI capabilities.

Industry analysts note that a partnership between Amazon and OpenAI would be particularly noteworthy given Amazon’s existing relationship with Anthropic, a key OpenAI rival.

Amazon has invested billions of dollars in Anthropic, relies on it as a major AI partner within AWS, and recently launched a large data center campus dedicated to running Anthropic’s models—underscoring the strategic implications of any deal with OpenAI.

Source: Techcrunch