This competitive pricing strategy signals a shift in government procurement and may encourage other AI firms to adopt similar approaches.

However, large-language models like ChatGPT raise privacy concerns due to the centralized storage of user data.

Critics express concerns regarding the implications of AI integration, particularly related to privacy, data protection, censorship, and civil liberties.

US government agencies are seen as valuable partners for AI companies due to their vast amounts of data and the potential need for modernization.

The deal includes extended model access, dedicated training resources, and emphasizes security measures for sensitive government data.

Participating agencies will have unlimited access to advanced features, including Deep Research and Advanced Voice Mode, for an additional 60-day period.

OpenAI announced on August 6, 2025, that it will provide the US government with a year of access to ChatGPT Enterprise for only $1 per agency, marking a significant partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).

This initiative, aligned with the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan, aims to modernize federal operations by equipping agencies with advanced AI tools.

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, emphasized that making these AI tools available to federal employees will ensure that the benefits of AI are widespread.

To address privacy concerns, OpenAI reassured that federal agencies' sensitive data will not be used to train its models, maintaining strict privacy standards.

The government version of ChatGPT has received official clearance from the GSA and will not utilize agency data for model training.

OpenAI is collaborating with partners like Slalom and Boston Consulting Group to ensure secure and responsible deployment of AI tools in federal agencies.