GSA signs AI blanket deal to make gov't AI buying easier
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The US General Services Administration (GSA) has signed an agreement with Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI to facilitate the procurement of AI products. This agreement adds these companies' AI tools to the GSA's Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), allowing government agencies at various levels to efficiently purchase AI solutions without renegotiating terms. As part of the deal, OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise tools will be available to all federal agencies for a minimal fee, along with training for federal employees. The GSA aims to address multiple applications involving AI, such as automation and cybersecurity.
Through GSA's marketplace, agencies will be able to explore a wide range of AI solutions, from simple research assistants powered by large language models to highly tailored, mission-specific applications.
These AI tools can support a wide range of applications, from back-office automation to critical mission functions such as real‑time translation, cybersecurity support, and large‑scale data analysis.
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