OpenAI Unveils India-First Initiative to Revolutionize Education with AI
OpenAI has launched an India-first initiative to empower educators with AI tools, partnering with IIT Madras and the Ministry of Education. Backed by $500,000, OpenAI aims to distribute half a million ChatGPT licenses and training to educators. This initiative is key to advancing AI-driven educational opportunities.
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In a bold move to reshape the educational landscape, OpenAI on Monday announced a pioneering India-first initiative that seeks to equip educators with cutting-edge AI tools. Central to this endeavor is a newly minted collaboration with IIT Madras, backed by a substantial USD 500,000 fund from the creators of ChatGPT.
As OpenAI prepares to inaugurate its first Indian office in New Delhi, it is doubling down on its commitment to educational advancements. The firm plans to grant half a million ChatGPT licenses to educators in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, enhancing digital skills and AI literacy nationwide.
Raghav Gupta, newly appointed as Head of Education for India and Asia Pacific, will spearhead efforts to integrate AI into classrooms, working with local partners to ensure the technology's effective and responsible deployment. This initiative aims to transform AI learning outcomes and methodologies, heralding a new era in education.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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