OpenAI's GPT-5.5 and Codex Reach General Availability on Amazon Bedrock
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 and Codex just went live on AWS Bedrock. Translation: enterprise customers can now skip Azure entirely.

Why it matters
OpenAI is breaking its exclusive Azure deal by launching flagship models on AWS Bedrock, signaling a major shift in AI distribution strategy and giving enterprises multi-cloud optionality for production workloads.
The key facts
6 to knowGPT-5.5, GPT-5.4, and Codex now generally available on Amazon Bedrock
Launch follows OpenAI's revised exclusive Azure arrangement
Pricing matches OpenAI direct rates; usage counts toward AWS commitments
Codex shifts to pay-per-token billing (eliminates seat fees)
GPT-5.4 is first OpenAI model available in AWS GovCloud
Availability announcement June 2026
Go to the source
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Publisher excerpt: 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…