Google launches ‘Gemini for Government’ — FedRAMP-ready AI for federal agencies
Google has announced Gemini for Government, a version of its Gemini AI platform tailored for U.S. federal agencies. The offering includes access to NotebookLM, enterprise search, image and video generation, and prebuilt AI agents for tasks like deep research and idea generation — with the option for agencies to build custom agents.
Key features
- NotebookLM access for research and note-taking
- Google-quality enterprise search
- Image and video generation capabilities
- Prebuilt Deep Research and Idea Generation agents, plus custom agent creation
- Threat protection, data privacy features and compliance with government cloud standards
Pricing & procurement
Under a new GSA (OneGov) arrangement, Google is offering the platform to federal agencies for about $0.47–$0.50 per agency per year, with options to pay more for additional security features. This undercuts recent government pricing announced by competitors such as OpenAI and Anthropic (~$1 deals).
Security & compliance
Google positions the product as compliant with federal cloud security expectations (FedRAMP and related standards). The platform includes threat protection and data privacy measures suitable for government use; agencies should confirm specific authorization levels for their needs.
Context
The launch comes amid heightened U.S. government focus on AI policy, including the AI Action Plan announced by President Trump in July, which pushes federal agencies to promote AI development and domestic exports while addressing concerns about bias and regulation.
Competition
Gemini for Government competes directly with discounted government-focused offerings from OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI.
Sources & further reading
- Google Cloud announcement: cloud.google.com blog
- Coverage: FedScoop
- Coverage: FCW
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