# OpenAI Partners with GSA to Expand AI Access for Public Sector

Digest AI · Business & Funding · published 2026-09-10T07:00:00Z

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## Summary

OpenAI and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a multi-year agreement providing free access and 50% off usage for federal, state, local, and tribal governments. This agreement aims to provide the best AI tools to public-sector cyber defenders, including those on the front lines of cybersecurity. Over the past year, government employees have already seen significant productivity gains with AI tools like GPT-6 Astra. The new partnership extends eligibility to all state, local, and tribal governments, with a $0 license fee and 50% off usage costs. This announcement also includes support for government cyber defenders protecting critical systems like emergency response, transportation, public health, and utilities. OpenAI will provide training and enablement to help government leaders and cyber defenders effectively use AI models and find vulnerabilities first. The agreement runs for 27 months and includes practical adoption support and secure deployment options.

## Key points

- Free access and 50% off usage for federal, state, local, and tribal governments
- Support for public-sector cyber defenders and critical systems
- Expansion to all state, local, and tribal governments

## Why it matters

This partnership aims to make AI accessible to all levels of government, potentially accelerating the adoption of AI tools and improving public services.

## Sources

1. [Expanding AI access and cyber defense for federal, state, local, and tribal governments](https://openai.com/index/expanding-ai-access-us-government) (OpenAI, 2026-09-10, primary source)

## Cite

Digest AI, "OpenAI Partners with GSA to Expand AI Access for Public Sector", 10 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/openai-partners-with-gsa-to-expand-ai-access-for-public-sector

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