Google has launched Gemini for Government, becoming the third company to provide government agencies with low-cost access to AI. The program is priced at less than $0.50 per agency yearly and provides access to Google products, including NotebookLM, Veo, enterprise search and customisable AI agents.
The project is in collaboration with the General Services Administration (GSA) under its OneGov Strategy, as part of its President AI Action Plan. On X, Sundar Pichai confirmed the move, saying Google wants to assist with government modernisation efforts using some of its highest-level AI solutions. This comes after OpenAI and Anthropic have also pledged to offer their AI systems to federal agencies at no or minimal cost.
Complete AI platform for agencies
As compared to previous products that only offered single solutions, Gemini for Government is an all-inclusive AI platform. It is connected to Google Cloud Vertex AI, which allows agencies to tailor or base their own models. The package consists of ready-to-use AI agents that can be used in deep research, generation of ideas, and workflow automation, as well as providing flexibility to the agencies to build their own or manage them.
In-built security and compliance
The programme is highly concerned with security. Gemini for Government is a FedRAMP High-authorised identity and access management, AI-driven threat detection and advanced data protection feature. Agencies are also able to incorporate other Google and third-party security solutions at subsidised prices.
Supporting U.S. Govt modernisation
GSA officials expressed their welcome of the alliance, stating that Gemini for Government enhances the federal procurement ecosystem. Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum said the offering will assist agencies in embracing AI in a manner that is efficient, responsive and accountable to the taxpayers. By setting itself up as a partner in long-term transformation, Google allows agencies to ramp up their use of AI without major spending requirements.