OpenAI Partners with AWS for Government AI Tools

OpenAI has entered into a partnership with Amazon Web Services to distribute its artificial intelligence models to U.S. government agencies for both classified and unclassified applications, expanding the company's reach into the federal sector. The agreement, formalized in mid-March 2026, allows AWS to market and sell OpenAI's tools through its established cloud infrastructure, including specialized regions designed for sensitive government data.

This deal builds on a separate contract OpenAI secured with the Department of Defense in late February 2026, which permits the military to deploy the company's AI systems within classified networks for tasks such as intelligence processing, operational planning, cybersecurity monitoring, and logistics management. Under the AWS arrangement, OpenAI will receive a share of revenue from sales to federal, state, and local agencies already using AWS services. The partnership leverages AWS GovCloud, a secure environment compliant with U.S. regulations like FedRAMP High and Department of Defense security standards, ensuring data residency within the country, advanced encryption, and strict access controls.

The timing of the AWS collaboration...