Small Move, Big Impact: OpenAI’s Student Play

The Prompt

Imagine being a college student and suddenly getting free access to ChatGPT Plus just in time for finals. That's exactly what's happening right now for verified students in the U.S. and Canada, and Jim Carter is here to break it all down for you in this episode of The Prompt.

Jim dives into OpenAI's big announcement: two months of free ChatGPT Plus access for college students. This isn't just a freebie; it's a lifeline during one of the most stressful times of the academic year. With tools like GPT-4o, advanced voice mode, and image generation at their fingertips, students can transform how they study and complete assignments.

Jim reminisces about his own college days: Remember Ask Jeeves and the early days of Google? Jim does, and he paints a vivid picture of how revolutionary these tools were—and how ChatGPT is the next big leap.

But there's more to this than just free access. Jim explores the broader implications for education and digital literacy. OpenAI is not only offering ChatGPT Plus but also launching resources like OpenAI Academy and ChatGPT Lab to help students grow their AI skills. This move could help level the playing field, especially for students at schools without existing AI partnerships.

Jim also raises important questions about the future: What happens after May when the free access ends? How will education evolve with AI as a staple in learning environments? Will assessments shift to focus more on creativity and critical thinking?

Join Jim as he unpacks these exciting developments and invites listeners to share their thoughts in his Fast Foundations Slack community. Don't miss out on this chance to explore the future of AI in education and beyond. Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the conversation.

🔗 https://chatgpt.com/students to access ChatGPT for students 🔗