GCP – Vertex AI Search and Generative AI (with Gemini) achieve FedRAMP High

In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, security remains paramount. Today, we reinforce that commitment with another significant achievement: FedRAMP High authorization for Google Vertex AI Search and Generative AI on Vertex AI.

This follows our announcement earlier this week where we shared that Gemini in Workspace apps and the Gemini app are the first generative AI assistants for productivity and collaboration suites to have achieved FedRAMP High authorization. All of this builds on our prior announcement that Google Cloud achieved FedRAMP High Authorization on more than 100 additional services, which further underscores our dedication to delivering leading AI and robust security for mission-critical applications.

Generative AI on Vertex AI, our secure enterprise platform for hosting the Gemini family of models, is now FedRAMP High authorized, thereby empowering federal agencies to use AI capabilities for their needs. Vertex AI Search is a turnkey solution that enables federal agencies to achieve multimodal Google-quality search across external, internal and proprietary data. It makes discoverability of information much easier, and allows for greater transparency behind LLM operations.

For government customers, Vertex AI Search unlocks powerful capabilities for secure services delivery, including enhanced search and discovery and real-time operational advantages. For constituents, this translates to easier and more secure experience when engaging with government websites and applications.

Imagine asking a question on a government website without having to scroll through the site menu and being able to get an accurate answer quickly, based on the latest information and being able to know the source immediately.

Here’s a look at how Vertex AI Search is already making a difference for federal agencies:

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs partnered with Google Public Sector and our partner TTEC to improve constituent experience on their largest public-facing website. After launching their online passport renewal in December 2024, they released their inaugural Agent Assist chatbot. Powered by Gemini and Google’s Contact Center AI (CCAI) solution, the chatbot enhances website FAQs at the travel.state.gov website.

The department rolled out Vertex AI Search to enable their constituents to quickly, easily, and accurately find travel advisories, passport information, visa information, overseas citizens services, emergency assistance, and more. These initiatives are just the beginning of a broader modernization effort, enabled by Google AI, to improve usability and access to critical information.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) incorporated Vertex AI Search and Gemini into its searchable database from a subset of production data. NARA uses Gemini, complimented by sensitive data redaction tools, to enable advanced semantic search, while maintaining user friendliness and the highest standards of data privacy.

Vertex AI Search also can help research-focused agencies who manage scientific data. Multimodal capability enables researchers to search diverse datasets, including images, videos, and research papers more quickly.

Trust in sources is top of mind for researchers, specifically recitation and citations. Vertex AI’s Explainable AI capabilities ensure that responses are grounded in evidence. This reduces the risk of hallucinations and ensures fact checking. By fostering greater trust in the AI powered search, Vertex AI Search can accelerate research, discovery and breakthroughs.

Google is able to deliver powerful Gemini foundational models at a lower latency because of our superior AI infrastructure and computing capabilities. Our multimodal models capitalize on our AI infrastructure, achieving significantly lower latency as compared to other commercially available LLMs.

As public sector organizations transition from AI experimentation to essential, mission-critical applications, the importance of a comprehensive and integrated AI solution cannot be overstated. Google’s full-stack approach to AI, encompassing infrastructure, research, models, products, and platforms ensures efficiency and innovation across every facet of AI development and deployment.

This unique approach is further exemplified by our FedRAMP High authorization for Vertex AI Search and Generative AI on Vertex AI, which empowers federal agencies to confidently harness the potential of AI while maintaining the highest security and compliance standards.

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