Close Menu
Technology Mag

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Apple announces $100 billion US manufacturing plan after pressure from Donald Trump

    August 6, 2025

    OpenAI Just Released Its First Open-Weight Models Since GPT-2

    August 6, 2025

    Sonos confirms tariffs will increase its prices this year

    August 6, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Subscribe
    Technology Mag
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    • Home
    • News
    • Business
    • Games
    • Gear
    • Reviews
    • Science
    • Security
    • Trending
    • Press Release
    Technology Mag
    Home » OpenAI Announces Massive US Government Partnership
    Business

    OpenAI Announces Massive US Government Partnership

    News RoomBy News RoomAugust 6, 20253 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp Email

    OpenAI is partnering with the US government to make its leading frontier models available to federal employees. Under the agreement, federal agencies can access OpenAI’s models for $1 for the next year, per a Wednesday announcement from the company and the General Services Administration (GSA).

    The partnership is the culmination of months of effort on the part of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other OpenAI executives, who have been cozying up to the Trump administration since before President Donald Trump retook the White House in January.

    In a statement emailed to WIRED, Altman said: “One of the best ways to make sure AI works for everyone is to put it in the hands of the people serving the country. We’re proud to partner with the General Services Administration, delivering on President Trump’s AI Action Plan, to make ChatGPT available across the federal government, helping public servants deliver for the American people.”

    Since at least May of this year, high-ranking OpenAI employees have been meeting with the GSA and other government agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration, to promote the company’s tools, according to documents obtained by WIRED.

    On July 23, OpenAI chief operating officer Brad Lightcap and other OpenAI executives were invited to a private after-party hosted by the Hill and Valley Forum in Washington, DC. A number of government employees involved in various AI policy efforts, including DOGE associates Akash Bobba and Edward Coristine, were also on the invite list, per an invitation obtained by WIRED.

    It is not known whether Lightcap attended the festivities. Alexandr Wang, the head of Meta Superintelligence Labs, and representatives from Palantir were also invited.

    On Tuesday, the GSA announced that it was adding three new AI models—Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s Gemini, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT—to its federal purchasing list, opening the door for government agencies to use these tools. The move was framed as furthering Trump’s AI Action Plan, which called for speeding up AI innovation in the US.

    The same day, OpenAI launched two open-weight models—the company’s first such release since 2019. The models can be run locally and customized for specific use cases, potentially allowing OpenAI to partner with government agencies that require high levels of data security.

    Under Elon Musk, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accelerated government AI efforts, including by launching an AI chatbot called GSAi. At the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a DOGE operative has been using AI tools to rewrite agency regulations.

    The GSA did not respond on the record prior to publication.

    American AI giants have shown a growing interest in working with the US government in recent months. Shortly after Trump’s inauguration, the president announced a major new data center infrastructure project from OpenAI called Stargate. Altman stood beside the president as he announced the new venture at the White House. In May, Altman and other AI executives also accompanied Trump on a trip to the Middle East, where they announced a number of business deals seemingly designed to further US foreign policy interests.

    Government agencies have huge quantities of data that might potentially be valuable for AI companies. (OpenAI says that ChatGPT will not use interactions with federal employees as training data.) US government departments looking to modernize their operations may see generative AI as a way to upgrade systems and improve efficiencies. Agencies like the Department of Defense are huge potential customers too. Trump’s proposed budget for the Department of Defense for the 2026 fiscal year is $1.01 trillion, a 13.4 percent increase.

    Update 8/06/25 2:25pm ET: This story has been updated to include comment from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleApple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump
    Next Article The US Military Is Raking in Millions From On-Base Slot Machines

    Related Posts

    OpenAI Just Released Its First Open-Weight Models Since GPT-2

    August 6, 2025

    The Internet’s Biggest Travel Nerd Shares Pointers on Points

    August 6, 2025

    The Tech That Keeps Planes Flying for Ultra-Long-Haul Flights

    August 6, 2025

    Breathwork, Biohacking, and Cryotherapy: New Buzzwords for Modern Business Travelers

    August 6, 2025

    What to Know About Traveling to China for Business

    August 6, 2025

    Charter Planes and Bidding Wars: How Bitcoin Miners Raced to Beat Trump’s Tariffs

    August 6, 2025
    Our Picks

    OpenAI Just Released Its First Open-Weight Models Since GPT-2

    August 6, 2025

    Sonos confirms tariffs will increase its prices this year

    August 6, 2025

    The US Military Is Raking in Millions From On-Base Slot Machines

    August 6, 2025

    OpenAI Announces Massive US Government Partnership

    August 6, 2025
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Vimeo
    Don't Miss
    News

    Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump

    By News RoomAugust 6, 2025

    At a White House press conference to discuss Apple’s new US manufacturing plans, CEO Tim…

    Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on computer chips with a gigantic loophole

    August 6, 2025

    Google would like you to study with Gemini instead of cheat with it

    August 6, 2025

    The Internet’s Biggest Travel Nerd Shares Pointers on Points

    August 6, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of use
    • Advertise
    • Contact
    © 2025 Technology Mag. All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.