OpenAI has unveiled a new version of its AI chatbot that is designed specifically for universities. This version includes access to the latest AI model and can be customized to meet specific goals or academic areas.
This step shows OpenAI's efforts to bring AI into schools or universities to meet the unique needs of their students.
OpenAI has unveiled a new version of its AI chatbot that is designed specifically for universities. NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Introducing ChatGPT Edu of OpenAI
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Edu, a new version of its AI chatbot made just for universities. This version gives access to the newest AI model and offers advanced features for school use.
ChatGPT Edu can be customized to fit specific educational goals or subjects, making it useful for different academic areas. The advanced GPT-4o model will power OpenAI's newest offering.
This version outperforms earlier iterations, demonstrating superior efficiency and intelligence in processing various types of data, including coding and solving math problems. It also offers a significantly higher message limit than the free version of ChatGPT. One notable advantage of ChatGPT Edu is its adaptability.
OpenAI said universities can customize the model using their own data to meet specific needs. That allows the service to be specialized in areas relevant to the institution's educational environment.
For instance, a language school could tailor the chatbot to engage in conversations that aid students in practicing and learning a new language. Another crucial feature of ChatGPT Edu is its focus on privacy. OpenAI assures that the data processed through this version will not be used to train the models available to the general public.
Interestingly, some universities had already been utilizing ChatGPT but relied on the "Enterprise" version. This trend prompted OpenAI to develop ChatGPT Edu, a tailored solution that specifically addresses the unique demands of academic settings with enhanced capabilities.
ChatGPT offers support for various campus tasks, including personalized student tutoring, resume reviews, grant application writing assistance for researchers, as well as grading and feedback support for faculty. OpenAI's university partners have devised inventive methods to ensure AI accessibility for students, faculty, researchers, and campus operations.
Professor Nabila El-Bassel from Columbia University leads an effort to integrate AI into community-based strategies to reduce overdose fatalities. Her team has developed a GPT that analyzes vast datasets to inform interventions, condensing weeks of research into mere seconds.
At Wharton, undergraduates and MBA students in Professor Ethan Mollick's courses utilized ChatGPT for their final reflection assignments. These students found that interacting with the GPT and training on course materials prompted them to delve deeper into their learning experiences.
On the other hand, Assistant Professor Christiane Reves at Arizona State University is crafting a customized Language Buddies GPT for students. Tailored to individual language levels, this GPT facilitates German conversations and provides personalized feedback. The initiative aims to enhance students' communication skills while streamlining faculty assessments.
Arizona State University (ASU) Deputy CIO Kyle Bowen highlighted the acceleration of transformation at ASU through the integration of OpenAI's technology into its educational and operational frameworks.
Bowen emphasized the collaborative effort across the university community to leverage these tools and share their experiences, aiming to establish a scalable model for other institutions.
