OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Gov, a specially designed version of its AI chatbot tailored for use by US government agencies.
ChatGPT Gov aims to harness the potential of AI to enhance efficiency, productivity, and service delivery while safeguarding sensitive data and complying with stringent security requirements.
“We believe the US government’s adoption of artificial intelligence can boost efficiency and productivity and is crucial for maintaining and enhancing America’s global leadership in this technology,” explained OpenAI.
The company emphasised how its AI solutions present “enormous potential” for tackling complex challenges in the public sector, ranging from improving public health and infrastructure to bolstering national security.
By introducing ChatGPT Gov, OpenAI hopes to offer tools that “serve the national interest and the public good, aligned with democratic values,” while assisting policymakers in responsibly integrating AI to enhance services for the American people.
The role of ChatGPT Gov
Public sector organisations can deploy ChatGPT Gov within their own Microsoft Azure environments, either through Azure’s commercial cloud or the specialised Azure Government cloud.
This self-hosting capability ensures that agencies can meet strict security, privacy, and compliance standards, such as IL5, CJIS, ITAR, and FedRAMP High.
OpenAI believes this infrastructure will not only help facilitate compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, but also speed up internal authorisation processes for handling non-public sensitive data.
The tailored version of ChatGPT incorporates many of the features found in the enterprise version, including:
The ability to save and share conversations within a secure government workspace.
Uploading text and image files for streamlined workflows.
Access to GPT-4o, OpenAI’s state-of-the-art model capable of advanced text interpretation, summarisation, coding, image analysis, and mathematics.
Customisable GPTs, which enable users to create and share specifically tailored models for their agency’s needs.
A built-in administrative console to help CIOs and IT departments manage users, groups, security protocols such as single sign-on (SSO), and more.
These features ensure that ChatGPT Gov is not merely a tool for innovation, but an infrastructure supportive of secure and efficient operations across US public-sector entities.
OpenAI says it’s actively working to achieve FedRAMP Moderate and High accreditations for its fully managed SaaS product, ChatGPT Enterprise, a step that would bolster trust in its AI offerings for government use.
Additionally, the company is exploring ways to expand ChatGPT Gov’s capabilities into Azure’s classified regions for even more secure environments.
“ChatGPT Gov reflects our commitment to helping US government agencies leverage OpenAI’s technology today,” the company said.
A better track record in government than most politicians
Since January 2024, ChatGPT has seen widespread adoption among US government agencies, with over 90,000 users across more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies having already sent over 18 million messages to support a variety of operational tasks.
Several notable agencies have highlighted how they are employing OpenAI’s AI tools for meaningful outcomes:
The Air Force Research Laboratory: The lab uses ChatGPT Enterprise for administrative purposes, including improving access to internal resources, basic coding assistance, and boosting AI education efforts.
Los Alamos National Laboratory: The laboratory leverages ChatGPT Enterprise for scientific research and innovation. This includes work within its Bioscience Division, which is evaluating ways GPT-4o can safely advance bioscientific research in laboratory settings.
State of Minnesota: Minnesota’s Enterprise Translations Office uses ChatGPT Team to provide faster, more accurate translation services to multilingual communities across the state. The integration has resulted in significant cost savings and reduced turnaround times.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Employees in Pennsylvania’s pioneering AI pilot programme reported that ChatGPT Enterprise helped them reduce routine task times, such as analysing project requirements, by approximately 105 minutes per day on days they used the tool.
These early use cases demonstrate the transformative potential of AI applications across various levels of government.
Beyond delivering tangible improvements to government workflows, OpenAI seeks to foster public trust in artificial intelligence through collaboration and transparency. The company said it is committed to working closely with government agencies to align its tools with shared priorities and democratic values.
“We look forward to collaborating with government agencies to enhance service delivery to the American people through AI,” OpenAI stated.
As other governments across the globe begin adopting similar technologies, America’s proactive approach may serve as a model for integrating AI into the public sector while safeguarding against risks.
Whether supporting administrative workflows, research initiatives, or language services, ChatGPT Gov stands as a testament to the growing role AI will play in shaping the future of effective governance.
(Photo by Dave Sherrill)
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