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OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it is allowing the US government to utilise a business version of ChatGPT for a year, at a cost of only $1.
Federal officials in the executive branch will have access to ChatGPT Enterprise through a collaboration with the US General Services Administration, as reported by the innovative AI company based in San Francisco.
ChatGPT Enterprise will not use business data for training or enhancing OpenAI’s models, and this same policy will apply to its federal applications, according to the company.
Earlier this year, OpenAI revealed a plan aimed at providing advanced AI tools to staff within the US government.
This announcement coincided with the news that the US Department of Defence has given OpenAI a $200 million contract to implement generative AI for military applications.
OpenAI intends to demonstrate how leading-edge AI can enhance administrative tasks, including the delivery of health care for service members, and it has potential uses for cyber defence, according to the startup.
The company has also introduced an initiative to assist nations in developing their own AI frameworks, with the US government participating in these efforts. As OpenAI positions its technology at the centre of national AI infrastructures globally, it faces competition from its Chinese competitor DeepSeek.
DeepSeek’s ability to provide high-performance AI models at a lower expense has unsettled Silicon Valley and intensified calls for major US tech firms to safeguard their leadership in this emerging field.
The OpenAI for Countries initiative was initiated in June as part of a broader effort known as “Stargate,” which was announced by former US President Donald Trump to allocate up to $500 billion for AI infrastructure in America.
OpenAI, in partnership with the US government, will assist nations in establishing data centres and offering tailored versions of ChatGPT, according to the tech company.
