OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for federal agencies

OpenAI has debuted ChatGPT Gov, a chatbot designed to handle federal workloads securely within Microsoft Azure’s FedRAMP-approved cloud environments, as tipped by NextGov. Built on OpenAI’s advanced language models, ChatGPT Gov allows federal agencies to process sensitive data and documents, including analyzing complex files and summarizing foreign language materials.

Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s chief product officer, emphasized the tool’s potential to improve government operations, streamline workflows, and support informed policymaking. The system’s compliance with Azure’s existing security features helps it meet federal regulations. Additionally, OpenAI is pursuing FedRAMP authorization for ChatGPT Gov to expedite deployment across agencies.

The introduction of ChatGPT Gov comes amid increasing federal scrutiny and regulation of AI technologies. With the Biden administration’s recent issuance of the AI Bill of Rights and the release of NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework, agencies are under pressure to adopt AI responsibly and securely. Tools such as ChatGPT Gov aim to meet this regulatory demand while offering practical applications for defense, intelligence, and healthcare agencies managing sensitive data.