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OpenAI Gives US Agencies 50% Off Models, Ending $1 Per Year Deal

OpenAI replaces its $1‑a‑year federal program with a token‑based 50% discount for U.S. government AI use

By · Published September 13, 2026  02:07 UTC · Updated September 13, 2026  14:01 UTC

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OpenAI announced that it would replace the $1‑per‑year federal arrangement with a 50 percent discount on its models and a new token‑based OneGov pricing structure through the GSA. The Trump administration partnered with the company to provide the discounted AI tools to federal employees and to expand access and cyber‑defense capabilities for state, local and tribal governments.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: OpenAI replaces its $1‑a‑year federal program with a token‑based 50% discount for U.S. government AI use
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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OpenAI announced that its $1‑per‑year deal for federal agencies is terminated and that it will provide a 50% discount on its AI models to federal, state, local and tribal governments, as detailed in its own release. Nextgov/FCW reported that the discount will be administered through a new token‑based OneGov pricing structure.

Fox Business noted that the Trump administration is partnering with OpenAI to equip federal employees with AI tools under the same terms. qz.com reiterated the end of the $1 deal and the 50% discount, while Bloomberg highlighted the financial terms of the new arrangement. While Bloomberg framed the change primarily as a pricing shift, OpenAI’s announcement emphasized broader goals of expanding AI access and enhancing cyber‑defense capabilities.

No outlet reported a reversal of the discount, confirming that the 50% reduction is now the active offering for eligible U.S. agencies.

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What discount does OpenAI now offer to U.S. government agencies?

A 50% discount on its AI models.

What happened to the previous $1‑per‑year federal deal?

It was ended.

How is the new discount delivered to agencies?

Through a token‑based OneGov pricing program covering federal, state, local and tribal governments.

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