OpenAI and GSA Offer Free Licenses, Discounted Usage to US Governments
OpenAI and the General Services Administration (GSA) announced an expansion of AI access and cyber defense for eligible federal, state, local, and tribal governments. The initiative includes $0 license fees, 50% off usage, and expanded cyber defense support.
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OpenAI and GSA will offer eligible federal, state, local, and tribal governments $0 license fees, 50% off usage, and expanded cyber defense support.
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