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California partners with AI firm Anthropic, offering Claude to government agencies
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California partners with AI firm Anthropic, offering Claude to government agencies

From Times of India · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • California is partnering with AI company Anthropic to offer its Claude AI assistant to all state and local government agencies at a 50% discount.
  • The partnership aims to strengthen cybersecurity and improve government efficiency, with Anthropic providing workforce training and technical assistance.
  • This move comes as Anthropic faces scrutiny from the Trump administration over national security concerns related to its AI models.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a unique partnership with AI firm Anthropic, making its Claude chatbot accessible to all state agencies and local governments at a reduced cost. This initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity and enhance government operations.

We're entering a partnership to strengthen cybersecurity and provide @ClaudeAI to state agencies, and California local governments, at a 50% discount. The Golden State helped build Silicon Valley, and every Californian should benefit from the responsible use of their latest innovations.

— Gavin NewsomCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom announcing the partnership with Anthropic AI.

"We're entering a partnership to strengthen cybersecurity and provide @ClaudeAI to state agencies, and California local governments, at a 50% discount," Newsom stated. "The Golden State helped build Silicon Valley, and every Californian should benefit from the responsible use of their latest innovations."

The collaboration arrives as Anthropic is in a dispute with the Trump administration, which has restricted the deployment of the company's advanced models, citing risks to the national supply chain. Newsom emphasized that AI should augment, not replace, government work, stating, "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."

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.

— Gavin NewsomGovernor Newsom's statement regarding the Anthropic deal.

Through the agreement, state agencies will receive a 50% discount on Claude, along with complimentary workforce training and expert technical support from Anthropic developers. Local governments in California will also benefit from this discounted offer. Kate Jensen, Anthropic's head of Americas, affirmed the company's commitment to responsible AI development. Claude is already in use at the California DMV for customer service and within the Department of Health Care Services for internal workflows. The state's Department of Technology is also collaborating with Anthropic to identify vulnerabilities in state code and critical systems.

Building AI responsibly and in service of people has been our approach from the start, and that's exactly what this partnership puts into practice.

— Kate JensenAnthropic's head of Americas, Kate Jensen, commenting on the partnership.
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Originally published by Times of India in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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