U.S. Agencies Gain Access to Musk’s AI with xAI-GSA Agreement
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Key Points: The U.S. GSA signs AI contract with Musk’s xAI. Agreement offers AI tools at low cost. Focus on expanding AI in government agencies. On Thursday, the U.S. General Services Administration inked a groundbreaking agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI, extending the AI chatbot Grok to federal agencies at an unprecedented $0.42 per agency for 18 months. Marking a historic milestone in federal AI deployment, this agreement undercuts competitive offerings, potentially reshaping future government AI procurement strategies by reducing costs and enhancing innovation efficiency. GSA Contracts with xAI for Cost-Effective AI Deployment The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s company, xAI, to equip federal agencies with the AI chatbot, Grok. This collaboration aims to provide cutting-edge technology while reducing costs. The contract signifies a milestone in AI integration within governmental frameworks. The agreement allows Grok to be deployed at $0.42 per agency for 18 months, showcasing one of the most cost-effective federal AI procurement ventures. This initiative is intended to enhance governmental operations, facilitating robust and innovative federal service delivery. Elon Musk commented, acknowledging the administration’s role in enabling xAI’s AI model distribution. Commission-level perspectives indicate a forward movement to ensure AI’s strategic role within governmental missions. This has fostered notable conversations about AI’s prospective influence on public sector efficiency. “xAI has the most powerful AI compute and most capable AI models in the world. Thanks to President Trump and his administration, xAI’s frontier AI is now unlocked for every federal agency empowering the U.S. Government to innovate faster and accomplish its mission more effectively than ever before… We look forward to continuing to work with President Trump and his team to rapidly deploy AI throughout the government for the benefit of the country.” — Elon Musk, Cofounder and CEO, xAI Landmark AI Deal…
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