Feb. 25 (GeokHub) — Amazon is considering an investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, with a significant portion of the funding reportedly contingent on the AI firm reaching a major technological milestone or pursuing a public listing.
According to a report citing people familiar with the discussions, Amazon would initially invest $15 billion, while an additional $35 billion would depend on whether OpenAI achieves artificial general intelligence (AGI) capabilities or launches an initial public offering.
The terms of the agreement are still under negotiation, and neither company immediately provided public comment.
Funding Structure and Strategic Stakes
If finalized, the deal could position Amazon as the largest financial backer in OpenAI’s current fundraising round.
The report also indicated that SoftBank and Nvidia each plan to invest approximately $30 billion in multiple installments over the course of the year.
OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, has emerged as one of the most influential players in the global AI race. The company is investing heavily in data center infrastructure and advanced computing resources to support increasingly powerful AI models.
IPO and AGI as Catalysts
OpenAI has reportedly been laying groundwork for a potential initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, underscoring investor confidence in the long-term commercial potential of advanced AI systems.
The concept of artificial general intelligence — broadly defined as AI systems capable of performing intellectual tasks at or beyond human-level proficiency across a wide range of domains — is widely viewed as a transformative milestone for the technology sector.
Tying investment tranches to an AGI benchmark or IPO suggests that Amazon’s commitment may be structured around measurable progress in OpenAI’s strategic objectives.
