OpenAI introduces ChatGPT in classroom: Here's how it will work

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OpenAI has partnered with Arizona State University to bring ChatGPT into the classroom. The new collaboration will bring the capabilities of ChatGPT Enterprise to higher education and set a new precedent for how universities can improve learning, creativity and student outcomes, Arizona State University said in a release.

ASU Chief Information Officer Lev Gonick while speaking about use of ChatGPT in classrooms said, “Research shows that nearly two-thirds of organizations are already actively exploring the integration of AI… By providing access to advanced AI capabilities, these tools are leveling the playing field, allowing individuals and organizations — regardless of size or resources — to harness the power of AI for creative and innovative endeavors." “The goal is to leverage our knowledge core here at ASU to develop AI-driven projects aimed at revolutionizing educational techniques, aiding scholarly research and boosting administrative efficiency," Gonick added. In addition, ASU's vice provost for undergraduate education, Annes Jones, told The Verge that some professors are already using generative AI in their classes, including some composition classes that use AI to improve writing and journalism classes that use AI platforms for multimedia stories.

According to the ASU release, the university will begin accepting applications from faculty and students in February to explore innovative uses of ChatGPT Enterprise. The three areas in which ChatGPT will be used include: improving student success, opening new avenues for innovative research, and streamlining organizational processes.

Notably, Arizona State University has become the first higher education institution to partner with OpenAI. The AI startup has recently