Anthropic and Gov. Newsom forge deal allowing California government to use Claude at half price
Key takeaways
- Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Anthropic have made a deal that allows California government agencies to use Claude at a discounted price.
- Under the deal, all state agencies and local governments will have access to Claude, Anthropic s AI chatbot, as well as training and support from Anthropic.
- AI should not replace the human work of government; it should help our workers move faster, solve problems more effectively, and deliver better results for Californians, Governor Newsom said in a statement.
Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Anthropic have made a deal that allows California government agencies to use Claude at a discounted price. This agreement comes at a time when businesses are struggling to manage the hefty costs of enterprise subscriptions to AI tools.
Under the deal, all state agencies and local governments will have access to Claude, Anthropic s AI chatbot, as well as training and support from Anthropic. A press release from the Governor s office says that Claude will help state employees draft documents and analyze information.
AI should not replace the human work of government; it should help our workers move faster, solve problems more effectively, and deliver better results for Californians, Governor Newsom said in a statement.