On August 19, Business Insider revealed that leading AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic have embarked on a unique path by offering premium AI model services to the US government for a token fee of $1, strategically positioning themselves within the federal sphere. OpenAI has sealed a cooperation agreement with the US General Services Administration, with Anthropic swiftly following in its footsteps. Despite the minimal profit margins, these government contracts promise AI companies substantial and enduring benefits.
