Expanding ChatGPT Services to Universities and Nonprofits

OpenAI, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, has introduced two new initiatives to broaden the reach of its ChatGPT services to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.

ChatGPT Edu

One of these initiatives, known as 'ChatGPT Edu,' is a specialized version of the AI large language model tailored for universities. It is designed to cater to students, faculty, researchers, and support campus operations effectively. OpenAI emphasizes that this new offering includes robust security measures and controls, making it not only accessible but also secure for educational establishments.

The company's blog post highlighted various current applications of ChatGPT within universities. Notable institutions utilizing the service include Oxford, Wharton, University of Texas at Austin, Arizona State University, and Columbia University.

For instance, researchers at Columbia University are leveraging ChatGPT to devise strategies for preventing drug overdoses. Simultaneously, an assistant professor at Arizona State University has created a tool named 'GPT Buddy' to assist students in learning German by providing conversational language practice opportunities.

Kyle Bowen, the Deputy CIO at Arizona State University, expressed optimism about the ChatGPT Edu initiative, stating that integrating OpenAI's technology into educational frameworks at ASU is driving transformative changes and setting a precedent for other institutions.

ChatGPT for Nonprofits

In another effort, OpenAI has launched an initiative aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations by offering additional tools and reduced costs for ChatGPT usage. Nonprofits can now avail the ChatGPT Team service at a discounted rate of $20 per user per month, with potential discounts of up to 50% for larger nonprofits with extensive deployment needs.

Both ChatGPT Edu and ChatGPT for Nonprofits grant access to the latest models, such as GPT-4o, along with features like image generation, collaborative workspaces, and customized GPT options.

GPT-4o Model Availability

Furthermore, OpenAI has recently made its GPT-4o model accessible to unpaid users, enabling them to access features like search and load custom GPTs, generate images (including charts and graphs), upload files, and integrate web responses. However, users at this level will need to upgrade to a paid subscription to create personalized GPTs and bypass message limits on the GPT-4o model.

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