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

OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are nearing approval to directly host AI services for the U.S. government, potentially bypassing partners like Palantir and Microsoft. This shift would enable these companies to establish direct partnerships with federal agencies, streamlining AI deployment for government operations and reshaping the competitive landscape of government technology contracts.