OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Gov to Support Federal Agencies

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Gov, a specialized version of its AI-powered chatbot tailored for U.S. government agencies. This new offering brings the advanced capabilities of OpenAI’s frontier models into secure, government-approved cloud environments, enabling federal agencies to harness AI for greater efficiency, improved decision-making, and enhanced service delivery.

AI Built for Government Use

Unlike its public counterpart, ChatGPT Gov is designed specifically for government workloads, integrating seamlessly with Microsoft Azure’s commercial and Government Cloud platforms. This setup ensures that agencies can self-host ChatGPT Gov while maintaining compliance with stringent security and privacy frameworks, including FedRAMP High, IL5, CJIS, and ITAR. By doing so, agencies can securely process sensitive and non-public data while maintaining full control over access and compliance requirements.

Key Features and Capabilities

ChatGPT Gov offers a suite of features that align with the needs of federal, state, and local government agencies. These include:

• GPT-4o Access: The latest OpenAI model, excelling in text interpretation, summarization, coding, image analysis, and mathematics.
• Secure Collaboration: Government employees can save and share conversations within their secure workspace.
• Custom GPTs: Agencies can build and share AI-powered tools tailored to their specific needs.
• Administrative Controls: CIOs and IT teams have access to an admin console for managing users, groups, and security settings, including single sign-on (SSO) authentication.

Driving AI Adoption in Government

Government agencies are already embracing AI to streamline operations. Since 2024, more than 90,000 users across 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies have utilized ChatGPT, exchanging over 18 million messages to support their daily work. Examples of AI adoption include:

• Air Force Research Laboratory: Using ChatGPT Enterprise for administrative tasks, internal resource management, and AI education.
• Los Alamos National Laboratory: Leveraging AI for scientific research, including bioscience applications.
• State of Minnesota: Deploying ChatGPT for multilingual translation services, reducing costs and turnaround times.
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Implementing AI in a pilot program that has saved employees an average of 105 minutes per day on routine tasks.

Security and Compliance at the Forefront

Ensuring secure AI adoption is a top priority for OpenAI. ChatGPT Gov is currently undergoing FedRAMP authorization, with plans to expand to Azure’s classified cloud regions. By aligning with existing security and procurement regulations, OpenAI aims to accelerate AI adoption across government agencies while safeguarding sensitive information.

The Future of AI in Public Service

ChatGPT Gov marks a significant step in the federal government’s AI journey. By integrating cutting-edge AI into secure environments, agencies can enhance productivity, improve public service delivery, and responsibly leverage AI’s potential. As adoption continues to grow, OpenAI remains committed to supporting government agencies in their mission to serve the American people more effectively and efficiently.