Arizona State Univ. announced partnership with OpenAI ChatGPT

Anjali Sharma

GG News Bureau
NEW YORK, 20th Jan.
According to media reports on Friday Arizona State University will invite submissions from faculty and staff to implement the innovative uses of ChatGPT Enterprise beginning Feb.

Arizona State University (ASU) in the US and OpenAI have announced a partnership to bring ChatGPT into the classrooms.

The university became the first higher education institution to collaborate with OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT.

Three key areas of concentration include: enhancing student success, forging new avenues for innovative research and streamlining organizational processes.

Lev Gonick, ASU Chief Information Officer said “By providing access to advanced AI capabilities, these tools are levelling the playing field, allowing individuals and organizations – regardless of size or resources – to harness the power of AI for creative and innovative endeavors”.

The collaboration between ASU and OpenAI brings the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT Enterprise into higher education, setting a new precedent for how universities enhance learning, creativity and student outcomes.

ASU President, Michael M. Crow said that “Our collaboration with OpenAI reflects our philosophy and our commitment to participating directly in the responsible evolution of AI learning technologies”.

The platform prioritizes user privacy, employing enterprise-grade security measures to safeguard user data. These measures are meticulously designed to protect against digital threats, providing a secure environment to utilize the platform’s functionalities, said the university.

OpenAI Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap said “Learning is core to why so many users love ChatGPT. ASU continues to lead in innovation by integrating ChatGPT into its educational programme”.

“We’re keen to learn from ASU and to work towards expanding ChatGPT’s impact in higher education,” he added.