OpenAI GPT-6 models launch on Google Cloud, Antigravity in private preview

OpenAI and Google Cloud announced that OpenAI’s frontier models and Codex workflows are now available in private preview on the Google Cloud platform. This integration allows enterprise customers to access OpenAI technology through Google’s infrastructure and marketplace.

The partnership enables Google Cloud customers to purchase OpenAI models via the Model Garden. Transactions are processed through the Google Cloud Marketplace, allowing businesses with existing spend commitments to utilize these models. This expands the selection beyond Google’s own Gemini offerings.

Model availability and integration

According to Ars Technica, the full suite of current GPT 6.1 models—Astra, Sol, and Luna—will launch on Google Cloud in the coming weeks. These models will be available to run entirely on Google’s infrastructure. Google states it is now the only large cloud provider offering access to all three leading closed large language models.

OpenAI models will also appear in Google’s Antigravity tool and Gemini Agent. Antigravity already supports Anthropic Claude models for various account tiers. The inclusion of OpenAI models adds another option for developers using the agent-powered coding tool.

Enterprise impact and infrastructure

Google says it is focused on giving customers a broad selection of models to choose the right one for any job. This approach aims to deliver optimal quality and lower costs for enterprise users. The system supports dynamically moving workloads between large language models based on performance, latency, and efficiency.

As this publication reported earlier, OpenAI and Google Cloud announced the private preview availability of GPT-6 variants and the Codex coding agent. That initial reporting highlighted the strategic shift in cloud partnerships for AI workloads.

OpenAI notes that Microsoft continues to be its primary cloud partner. However, this deal with Google provides an alternative route for enterprises already invested in Google Cloud. Customers can submit requests for early access through the API, even if they are using Codex CLI or Codex Desktop.

What should you do?

Security and technology professionals should review their current cloud provider contracts and model usage policies. Organizations relying on single-vendor AI solutions may want to evaluate multi-model strategies. Teams should monitor for official documentation on data handling and compliance for these new integrations.

Background: Large language models

Large language models are a specific type of neural network trained on text. Generative AI is the broader umbrella term for any system that creates new content, including images and code. Not all generative AI uses large language models, but most modern text generators do.

Read the full guide: Large Language Models vs Generative AI: The Distinction and Security Implications

What to do and how to stay safe: OpenAI

• Review your organization's acceptable use policies for third-party AI models hosted on external cloud infrastructure.
• Evaluate whether your current cloud spend commitments allow for easy adoption of new model providers without additional procurement steps.
• Monitor vendor announcements for specific data residency and privacy guarantees regarding inference on shared infrastructure.
• Test the new model integrations in non-production environments to assess performance and latency differences before full deployment.

Step-by-step guide: Cloud Misconfiguration Response: Containment, Recovery and Prevention Steps

General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.

Frequently asked questions

Which OpenAI models are available on Google Cloud?

GPT-6.1 Astra, Sol, and Luna are rolling out, with private preview access available for select enterprise customers immediately.

How do enterprises purchase these models?

Customers purchase OpenAI frontier models via the Model Garden, with transactions transacted through the Google Cloud Marketplace.

Are OpenAI models available in Antigravity?

Yes, OpenAI models are coming to Google’s Antigravity tool and Gemini Agent, though specific model versions for Antigravity are not yet confirmed.