Amazon Invests €33.7B in Spain Data Centers, Secures $50B OpenAI Deal
Amazon announced a €33.7 billion investment to expand Spanish data centers and pledged a $50 billion AWS partnership with OpenAI, fueling AI infrastructure growth. The company also launched an AI-powered dynamic canvas tool for sellers and rolled out 15-minute Amazon Now grocery delivery in Brazil.
1. Spain Data Center Investment
Amazon committed €33.7 billion to expand its data center and cloud infrastructure in Spain, building on a prior 2024 pledge and targeting AI workloads. The investment is expected to drive local economic growth through 2035 while scaling capacity for high-performance computing.
2. AWS Partnership with OpenAI
Amazon Web Services agreed to a $50 billion long-term partnership with OpenAI to co-develop and host advanced AI models. The deal grants AWS prioritized access to cutting-edge AI software and reinforces AWS’s position in the cloud AI market.
3. AI-Powered Tools and Delivery Expansion
The company introduced an AI-powered dynamic canvas tool that offers sellers customized, interactive performance dashboards. Additionally, Amazon launched its 15-minute grocery delivery service, Amazon Now, in Brazil to enhance last-mile logistics.
4. Stock Market Reaction
Shares of Amazon jumped 3.9% to $216.54 on the announcements, marking one of only seven single-day moves greater than 5% in the past year. The stock’s reaction reflects investor enthusiasm for its AI investments and international expansion.