Amazon AWS Hikes AI Chip Rental Prices, Moves Nvidia Processors Off Balance Sheet
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is implementing a 15% price increase for its high-performance microchip rental services, specifically EC2 Capacity Blocks, beginning October 7, 2026. This move impacts businesses relying on AWS for advanced computing needs, particularly in artificial intelligence development. Concurrently, Amazon is reportedly pursuing a significant financial strategy involving the sale and leaseback of approximately $8 billion worth of Nvidia AI chips.
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