The new programs, ChatGPT Edu and ChatGPT for Nonprofits, are designed to support a wide range of activities, from academic research to community-based interventions. It is an affordable offering for universities to responsibly bring AI to campus.
OpenAI has announced the launch of two significant initiatives aimed at expanding access to its ChatGPT services for the educational and nonprofit sectors.
How to use ChatGPT Edu
ChatGPT Edu is specifically crafted to meet the needs of universities and other educational institutions. It offers enhanced security features and enterprise-level controls while remaining affordable, making it accessible for a broad array of educational purposes. Universities such as Oxford, Wharton, University of Texas at Austin, Arizona State University, and Columbia University are already utilizing this service in diverse ways.
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For instance, Columbia University researchers are leveraging ChatGPT to devise strategies aimed at preventing drug overdoses. At Arizona State University, an assistant professor has created a “GPT Buddy” which enables students to practice German in a conversational setting, enhancing language learning outside the classroom.
Kyle Bowen, Deputy CIO at Arizona State University, expressed enthusiasm for the integration of OpenAI’s technology, noting its potential to transform educational practices and serve as a model for other institutions.
Features of ChatGPT Edu
- Access to GPT-4o, our flagship model, excelling in text interpretation, coding, and mathematics
- Advanced capabilities such as data analytics, web browsing, and document summarization
- The ability to build GPTs, custom versions of ChatGPT, and share them within university workspaces
- Significantly higher message limits than the free version of ChatGPT
- Improved language capabilities across quality and speed, with over 50 languages supported
- Robust security, data privacy, and administrative controls such as group permissions, SSO, SCIM 1, and GPT management
- Conversations and data are not used to train OpenAI models
Support for Nonprofits
In addition to its educational initiative, OpenAI has also launched a tailored program for nonprofits. This initiative offers the ChatGPT Team service at a reduced fee of $20 per user per month, with further discounts available for larger nonprofits ready for significant deployment. This makes advanced AI tools more accessible to nonprofits, enabling them to enhance their services and reach.
Both ChatGPT Edu and ChatGPT for Nonprofits provide access to the latest AI models, including GPT-4o, and features such as image generation, collaborative workspaces, and the ability to create custom GPTs. These tools are designed to foster innovation and collaboration within and across organizations.
Additionally, OpenAI has recently extended the capabilities of its GPT-4o model to unpaid users. This update allows free-tier users to engage in a range of activities, including search, image generation, and file uploads, although the creation of custom GPTs and higher usage limits remain exclusive to paid tiers.