Arizona State University (ASU) has signed an agreement with OpenAI to use ChatGPT in the classroom. The university will be using the enterprise version of ChatGPT. ASU officials say ChatGPT will be used to emphasize three key areas—enhancing student access, accelerating innovation and research, and simplifying organizational processes. "Many of our faculty and students are already using ChatGPT," said Kyle Bowen, the university's deputy chief information officer. However, with the introduction of enterprise features, the worry about personal data has ended. For which an initiative has been taken to use ChatGPT Enterprise for teachers and students.
From the beginning of February, the university will start taking projects from teachers and students who have used ChatGPT. "Many professors are now using generative AI in the classroom," said Anne Jones, vice provost for undergraduate education. Many courses use AI to improve the quality of writing in class. Also, artificial intelligence or AI is used in journalism classes to create multimedia stories. ASU students have the opportunity to use AI chatbots as their personal tutors.
Our university always encourages critical thinking. So we never think of keeping ourselves away from technology. We want to help set the right conditions for using this technology in education.” This is said to be the first time that OpenAI has partnered with an educational institution. OpenAI is interested in working with more government agencies and institutions in the future. OpenAI also recently signed an agreement with the Pennsylvania State Government. Meanwhile, ASU had earlier launched the AI Accelerator Program last year.
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