OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity near approval to host AI directly for the U.S. government (exclusive)

OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are nearing approval to provide AI services directly to the U.S. government, bypassing traditional partners like Palantir and Microsoft. This shift would enable these companies to establish direct relationships with federal agencies, potentially reshaping government AI procurement and reducing intermediaries in critical infrastructure projects.