Today, Perplexity announced the launch of Perplexity for Government, an ambitious initiative designed to supercharge how U.S. agencies and federal workers access, manage, and protect knowledge using artificial intelligence. This marks a significant milestone in making advanced, trustworthy AI directly available to those who serve the nation—addressing the rising demand for secure, accurate tools in the public sector.

Secure-by-Default: Elevating Government AI Standards

Perplexity has become a daily tool for thousands of U.S. federal employees, and the company’s mission is clear: Universal, reliable knowledge should be universally accessible—but nowhere is that mission more vital than across government agencies, where public trust and information security are paramount.

Recognizing risks with most AI platforms—such as unprotected data and models lagging behind the state-of-the-art—Perplexity’s new approach guarantees enhanced privacy. Any federal agency using Perplexity automatically benefits from zero data retention or reuse for model training. Both logged-in and anonymous sessions are protected, ensuring that sensitive agency queries never leave a digital footprint for future AI development. Perplexity’s own detection mechanisms and agency collaboration help deliver broad coverage and comprehensive peace of mind.

Unmatched Access to Cutting-Edge AI, No Strings Attached

Effective immediately, all U.S. federal users gain seamless access to Perplexity’s most advanced AI models—at no cost, contract, or paid subscription required. This democratizes state-of-the-art AI analytics for every government worker, deeply aligning with recent federal calls to accelerate AI adoption in the public sector, including America’s AI Action Plan and ongoing executive actions.

Introducing Perplexity Enterprise Pro for Government

In addition to the free offerings, Perplexity is rolling out Enterprise Pro for Government—a flexible, low-cost ($0.25 per agency for the first 15 months) enterprise platform tailored to federal needs. This version delivers the horsepower relied on by America’s leading companies, plus enterprise-grade features that let agencies harness multiple top-tier AI models in an environment shaped for public missions and compliance. Negotiations are underway for streamlined access via government-wide purchasing vehicles, making deployment simple and scalable on a national level.

Commitment to Trust, Innovation, and American Values

Perplexity’s public sector initiative goes beyond technology—it’s a public promise. With a team that includes U.S. government alumni and deep agency experience, Perplexity is shaping public sector AI to be inclusive, secure, and adaptable. The company rejects the single-provider risks of typical AI deployments, giving agencies flexibility to choose the best model for each mission.