OpenAI has recently announced new initiatives to make its AI tools more accessible to universities and non-profit organizations. The company has introduced ChatGPT Edu, a specially discounted version of ChatGPT’s Team or Enterprise plan tailored for educational institutions. Powered by the latest GPT-4o model, ChatGPT Edu offers features like data analysis, web browsing, and document summarization. Universities can also create custom GPTs for internal use.
The development of ChatGPT Edu was influenced by the positive experiences of universities such as Oxford, Wharton, and Columbia, which have utilized ChatGPT Enterprise for personalized tutoring, CV reviews, scholarship applications, and grading purposes. OpenAI ensures that ChatGPT Edu provides more administrative control and enhanced data protection compared to consumer plans, with call and usage data not utilized in training OpenAI models. While ChatGPT Teams start at $25 per user per month, the pricing for ChatGPT Edu is anticipated to be even more affordable.
In addition to ChatGPT Edu, OpenAI has also introduced a program called OpenAI for Nonprofits, aiming to offer discounted access to its tools for non-profit organizations. Through this program, nonprofits can subscribe to ChatGPT Team at a reduced rate of $20 per user per month, while larger non-profits can access ChatGPT Enterprise at a 50% discount. OpenAI highlights examples of how non-profits are currently leveraging ChatGPT to enhance their work efficiency and productivity.
Serenas, a non-profit in Brazil dedicated to ending violence against women and girls, utilizes ChatGPT for tasks like writing grant proposals and adapting content to fundraising templates. The GLIDE Unconditional Legal Clinic also employs ChatGPT to provide legal advice to walk-in clients, facilitating pro bono attorneys in offering better assistance in less time.
Overall, OpenAI’s initiatives to offer discounted versions of its AI tools to universities and non-profit organizations demonstrate its commitment to fostering accessibility and innovation in the education and non-profit sectors. Interested parties can directly contact OpenAI for more information on these programs.
