OpenAI has entered into an agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) that allows federal agencies to access ChatGPT Enterprise for just $1 per agency for a year. This was reported by TechCrunch.
The offer took effect immediately after GSA added OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to the list of approved AI vendors for civilian agencies. This change means their tools are now available through the MAS system, which simplifies the procurement process for government entities.
GSA Commissioner Josh Gruenberg urged Google and Anthropic to follow OpenAI's lead and collaborate with the government. However, it remains unclear if these companies will offer similar terms.
In addition to basic access to ChatGPT Enterprise, OpenAI is providing agencies with unlimited use of its advanced models for an additional 60 days, as well as access to a community of government users and educational materials for utilizing OpenAI's tools.
Data security concerns remain a key issue in discussions between AI providers and U.S. governmental structures. GSA requires assurances that confidential information will not be included in training datasets. OpenAI, for its part, assures compliance with all security protocols for government users.
The OpenAI proposal follows the release of a new AI development strategy by the Trump administration, which emphasizes the establishment of data centers and deeper integration of AI into government processes.
