TechCrunch Startup News For the first time, OpenAI models are available on AWS and ElevenLabs launched an AI music generator
Aug 7, 2025
A groundbreaking partnership between OpenAI and Amazon Web Services brings AI models to AWS for the first time, igniting a heated competition in the tech industry. Meanwhile, ElevenLabs unveils an innovative AI music generator that enables users to create commercially viable music. The discussion dives into the complexities of AI-generated music, including copyright issues and artist rights, as the landscape of music continues to evolve with technology.
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OpenAI Models Arrive on AWS
- OpenAI models are now available on AWS for the first time, marking a major competitive move.
- This integration allows AWS to compete directly with Microsoft's cloud dominance in AI services.
AWS Under Pressure in AI Race
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy faces Wall Street pressure over AWS losing AI ground to Microsoft and Google.
- Despite Jassy's defense, AWS grapples with competitive cloud growth concerns in generative AI.
Oracle's Massive OpenAI Deal
- Oracle signed a massive $30 billion annual deal with OpenAI for data center services.
- OpenAI plans to pay Oracle more annually than all its other cloud customers combined, sidelining AWS in this aspect.