TechCrunch Industry News Anthropic takes aim at OpenAI, offers Claude to ‘all three branches of government’ for $1
Aug 13, 2025
Anthropic is making waves by offering its AI model, Claude, to all branches of the U.S. government for just $1. This move is seen as a direct response to OpenAI, aiming to enhance competition in the AI landscape. The discussion also delves into the potential implications for AI adoption within government, especially regarding national security standards. It's a bold strategic play that highlights Anthropic's ambition to expand its influence in the federal AI arena.
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Anthropic Matches OpenAI And Expands Reach
- Anthropic matched OpenAI's $1 offer but extended it to all three branches of the U.S. government for one year.
- This move escalates competition and aims to broaden Anthropic's federal foothold.
Claude Supports FedRAMP-High For Sensitive Use
- Anthropic offers both enterprise and FedRAMP-High government versions of Claude for sensitive, unclassified work.
- The company pairs accessibility with strict security to serve public-sector needs.
Existing Government And Lab Deployments
- Anthropic already uses Claude at Lawrence Livermore and DC Health to accelerate research and multilingual access to services.
- Demonstrations aim to prove Claude meets high-security standards for broader government adoption.