OpenAI collaborates with Arizona State University to integrate ChatGPT into educational settings. ASU emphasizes the implementation of ChatGPT, which focuses on improving student success, fostering innovative research, and optimizing organizational processes.
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ChatGPT in Classrooms
In a groundbreaking move, Arizona State University is set to make history as the first higher education institution to join forces with OpenAI, gaining exclusive access to the company's leading product, ChatGPT.
The Verge reported that this collaboration holds significance against the backdrop of educational institutions grappling with the decision to integrate generative AI into their frameworks.
Under the partnership, ASU faculty and staff will harness the "advanced capabilities" of ChatGPT Enterprise to elevate the quality of teaching and learning, as outlined in the university's official press release.
Six months after the relocation of OpenAI's headquarters, ASU is seizing the opportunity to establish a partnership. ASU envisions leveraging ChatGPT to create personalized AI tutors, offering writing assistance to students enrolled in one of its largest courses, Freshman Composition.
As per PR Newswire, the collaboration extends further into the university's prompt engineering courses, which are among ASU's most sought-after classes and represent a crucial skill in the ever-evolving tech industry job landscape.
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ASU President Michael Crow expressed confidence in the enduring role of augmented and artificial intelligence systems. He emphasized the potential for these technologies to serve as valuable tools, facilitating enhanced learning experiences for students.
Traditionally, universities have been cautious in integrating new practical technology skills into their academic offerings. However, ASU's proactive engagement with ChatGPT signals a willingness to embrace and experiment with generative AI.
Opening Submissions, Inviting Ideas
Initiating the integration, ASU will invite professors to submit innovative ideas for leveraging this cutting-edge technology. The collaboration is aligned to prioritize objectives such as enhancing student success, exploring new avenues for research, and optimizing operational processes.
This February, Axios reported that the university will open the floor for faculty and student submissions, inviting ideas on how to integrate ChatGPT into various projects.
Anne Jones, the vice provost for undergraduate education, highlighted that some professors have already incorporated generative AI into their classes.
Notably, certain composition courses leverage AI to enhance writing skills, while journalism classes utilize AI platforms for crafting multimedia stories. Jones also hinted at the potential incorporation of chatbots serving as personalized tutors for ASU students.
ASU initiated an AI accelerator program last year, uniting researchers and engineers to develop AI-driven services. Additionally, the university introduced prompt engineering classes to foster AI literacy among students.
Notably, this marks the inaugural collaboration between OpenAI and an educational institution. The company has gradually started forming partnerships with public-facing entities, including a recent agreement with the Pennsylvania state government to implement ChatGPT Enterprise for certain state employees.
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