GSA says OpenAI is replacing its $1-per-year pilot for US agencies with a usage-based deal providing a 50% discount from October 1, with access to GPT-6 Astra (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg)
OpenAI is ending a pilot program that allowed government agencies to use its models for only $1 per year and moving …
The US General Services Administration (GSA) has announced that OpenAI is replacing its $1-per-year pilot program for US agencies with a new usage-based deal. This deal provides a 50% discount and takes effect on October 1, according to Bloomberg. The agreement, which lasts 27 months, also extends discounted access to state, local, and tribal governments, as reported by Quartz.
The new deal includes access to GPT-6 Astra. According to Bloomberg, OpenAI is ending the pilot program that allowed government agencies to use its models for a minimal fee and moving to the new usage-based agreement.
OpenAI has also paused new sign-ups and upgrades to its $200 ChatGPT Pro tier due to high demand for its Astra capability, which is straining system capacity, Computerworld reports. Existing subscriptions to the $200 tier are not affected, and the company is working to add more capacity as quickly as possible.
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