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Google’s Gemini AI to cost U.S. agencies less than 50 cents a year
Google’s offering supports the next phase of the GSA’s OneGov strategy and aligns with President Trump’s AI Action Plan.
On August 21, Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed the launch of “Gemini for Government.” This new initiative, in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), will provide federal agencies with access to Google's AI tools — including NotebookLM and Veo — as part of the company’s efforts to support public sector innovation. (Image Source: Unsplash)
Multinational tech giant Google has joined OpenAI and Anthropic in offering its artificial intelligence (AI) products and services to U.S. federal agencies at minimal or no cost.
Building on our @GoogleWorkspace offer for federal employees, we’re proud to partner with the @USGSA to launch Gemini for Government. More than a model, it’s our complete AI platform with our latest AI tools, including NotebookLM and Veo, powered by our latest models and our…
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) August 21, 2025
On August 21, Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed the launch of “Gemini for Government.” This new initiative, in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), will provide federal agencies with access to Google's AI tools — including NotebookLM and Veo — as part of the company’s efforts to support public sector innovation.
Priced at less than $0.50 per government agency for an entire year, Google’s offering supports the next phase of the GSA’s OneGov strategy and aligns with President Trump’s AI Action Plan.
Earlier this month, OpenAI announced it would provide its AI products and services to U.S. government agencies at no cost. Prior to that, Anthropic’s Claude was listed on the GSA schedule, making its tools accessible to U.S. federal departments.
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