Oracle vs. Microsoft: AI Cloud Computing Race Intensifies Amid OpenAI Contracts
The insatiable demand for artificial intelligence compute has turned cloud infrastructure into a battleground for tech giants. Oracle's stock surged 5% after revealing a $455 billion backlog for its cloud services, fueled by OpenAI's staggering $300 billion commitment over five years starting in 2027. This comes despite Microsoft's deeper financial ties to the AI lab, having invested $13 billion since 2019.
Nvidia's GPU-driven revolution continues to ripple through the sector, with both Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure reporting exponential revenue growth. The cloud arms race highlights how foundational computing power has become for AI development, with hyperscalers vying to capture the next wave of large language model training.