Google Cloud Adds OpenAI's GPT-6 Models to Model Garden

Key summary

Google Cloud officially launched models from OpenAI on its Model Garden, becoming the sole cloud provider currently hosting flagship closed-source models from all three major AI vendors. The platform now offers over 200 AI models including first-party, third-party, and open-source options. New additions include GPT-6 Astra for advanced logic tasks like complex coding and system control, GPT-6.1 Sol for cost-effective agentic coding workflows, and GPT-6 Luna for speed and scalability in daily operations. These models are available via Private Preview to select enterprise customers through API and Codex CLI/Desktop integrations with Gemini Platform. Google Cloud emphasizes a best-of-breed strategy allowing organizations to avoid vendor lock-in by purchasing OpenAI models directly through the Marketplace, consolidating billing into a single invoice compatible with Flexible Savings Plans (FSP). Security measures include strict data boundaries where prompts, context, and outputs remain within organizational security scopes without training foundation models, isolated infrastructure on Google Cloud's Confidential Compute environment, and centralized identity verification via VPC Service Controls and audit logs. Zero Data Retention (ZDR) functionality is scheduled for an upcoming launch.