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AI & Government AI Procurement Policy

AI & Government AI Procurement Policy

Articles on government procurement of AI models, pricing agreements, public-sector licensing, and state-level AI acquisition frameworks.

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California's Half-Price Claude Deal Exposes the Federal-State AI Schism

California’s agreement with Anthropic to deploy Claude at discounted rates for state agencies signals a new model of public-sector AI procurement — one that prioritizes cost efficiency, controlled access, and state-level digital sovereignty over federal restrictions.