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After OpenAI announced that it would provide its ChatGPT Enterprise service to all federal administrative department employees for $1 per year, the AI giant Anthropic quickly responded, pushing the competition to a new level. The company announced on Tuesday that its AI model Claude would also be available to the U.S. government at the same favorable price of $1 per year, but its target scope is broader, covering not only the executive branch but also the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Anthropic's move is seen as a direct response to OpenAI, aiming to strengthen its position in the federal government's AI market. The company stated in a statement that the public sector in the United States should be able to use the most advanced AI technology to address complex challenges from scientific research to voter services. By combining broad accessibility with strict security standards, Anthropic is committed to ensuring that AI serves the public interest.
A secure version tailored for the government
To meet the specific needs of the government, Anthropic will offer two versions of Claude: Claude for Enterprise and Claude for Government. According to the company, the latter supports FedRAMP High workloads, a stringent security baseline designed for handling sensitive non-classified government data. This means that federal employees can use Claude to handle more sensitive tasks.
Anthropic also promised technical support to help government agencies seamlessly integrate AI tools into their workflows. Additionally, the company noted that the deployment of Claude is possible because it "meets the highest security standards for the government." In addition to obtaining FedRAMP High certification, Anthropic has partnered with cloud service providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Palantir, allowing customers to access Claude using existing secure infrastructures, thereby giving them greater control over their data.
A multi-cloud strategy may become a competitive advantage
Anthropic's ability to access multiple clouds may give it an edge in competing with OpenAI. Currently, OpenAI's official FedRAMP High product is tied exclusively to Azure Government Cloud. Although Azure is widely used in government departments, many government agencies and security teams may prefer the operational flexibility offered by data sovereignty, infrastructure control, and a multi-cloud strategy.
Although OpenAI is actively seeking to reduce its reliance on Azure to achieve a more diversified infrastructure approach, Anthropic's expansion of its services to the three branches of the U.S. government is undoubtedly a strategic upgrade. Currently, Anthropic has received funding from the U.S. Department of Defense along with other tech companies to ensure national security. This move indicates that the company hopes its AI technology can serve government work more broadly, including areas such as scientific research and healthcare services.
