OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Gov

OpenAI: ChatGPT

ChatGPT Gov is a new version of ChatGPT specifically designed for U.S. government agencies. The platform allows agencies to access OpenAI's frontier models while maintaining control over their security, privacy, and compliance requirements.

The platform can be deployed through Microsoft Azure's commercial cloud or Azure Government cloud infrastructure. It offers many of the same features as ChatGPT Enterprise, including conversation management, access to the GPT-4o model, custom GPTs, and administrative controls.

OpenAI reports significant existing government usage of their technology, with over 90,000 users across more than 3,500 U.S. government agencies having sent more than 18 million messages. Several notable implementations include:

The Air Force Research Laboratory is using it for administrative tasks and AI education. Los Alamos National Laboratory is applying it to scientific research, particularly in their Bioscience Division. The State of Minnesota is utilizing it for translation services, while the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has reported that employees in their pilot program saved approximately 105 minutes per day when using the tool for routine tasks.

OpenAI is pursuing FedRAMP Moderate and High accreditations for their ChatGPT Enterprise SaaS product and is considering expansion to Azure's classified regions. The company positions this initiative as part of their commitment to supporting U.S. government agencies while ensuring AI development serves the national interest and aligns with democratic values.

Article References/Sources: Introducing ChatGPT Gov | OpenAI