OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity near direct U.S. government AI hosting deals

by | Feb 20, 2026 | E-commerce News

OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are nearing approval to host AI services directly for the U.S. government, bypassing intermediaries like Palantir. The companies submitted their proprietary cloud systems for expedited review under the FedRAMP 20x initiative as they are seeking greater control over federal deployments. This strategic shift is emerging amid tensions between the Pentagon and Anthropic regarding the military use of AI models.

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