OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers - Engadget

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, a program offering free access to its AI models and support for researchers at select academic institutions. The program will begin with 10,000 participants this summer and aims to reach 100,000 by 2027 as part of a broader research-support commitment. The article notes potential benefits for scientific work as well as questions about data use and future dependence on OpenAI tools.

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