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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
How OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, plans to make 'AI-native universities'
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has a plan to overhaul college education — by embedding its artificial intelligence (AI) tools in every facet of campus life. If its strategy succeeds, universities would give students AI assistants to guide and tutor them from orientation day through graduation. Professors would provide customised AI study bots for each class. Career services would offer recruiter chatbots for students to practice for job interviews. And undergrads could turn on a chatbot's voice mode to be quizzed aloud ahead of a test. OpenAI dubs its sales pitch 'AI-native universities.' 'Our vision is that, over time, AI would become part of the core infrastructure of higher education,' Leah Belsky, OpenAI's vice president of education, said. In the same way that colleges give students school email accounts, she said, soon 'every student would have access to their personalised AI account.' Last year, OpenAI hired Belsky, an ed tech start up veteran, to oversee its education efforts. She has a two-pronged strategy: marketing OpenAI's premium paid services to universities while advertising free ChatGPT to students. To spread chatbots on campuses, OpenAI is selling premium AI services to universities for faculty and student use. It is also running marketing campaigns aimed at getting students who have never used chatbots to try ChatGPT. Some universities are already working to make AI tools part of students' everyday experiences. In early June, Duke University began offering unlimited ChatGPT access to students, faculty and staff. The school also introduced a university platform, called DukeGPT, with AI tools developed by Duke. OpenAI's campaign is part of an escalating AI arms race among tech giants to win over universities and students with their chatbots. It is following in the footsteps of rivals like Google and Microsoft that have for years pushed to get their computers and software into schools, and court students as future customers. The competition is so heated that Sam Altman, OpenAI's chief executive, and Elon Musk, who founded the rival xAI, posted duelling announcements on social media this spring offering free premium AI services for college students during exam period. Then Google upped the ante, announcing free student access to its premium chatbot service 'through finals 2026.' OpenAI ignited the recent AI education trend. In 2022, its rollout of ChatGPT, which can produce human-sounding essays and term papers, helped set off a wave of chatbot-fuelled cheating. Generative AI tools, which are trained on large databases of texts, also make stuff up, which can mislead students. Today, millions of college students regularly use AI chatbots as study aides. Now OpenAI is capitalising on ChatGPT's popularity to promote its other AI services to universities as the new infrastructure for college education. OpenAI's service for universities, ChatGPT Edu, offers more features, including certain privacy protections. It also enables faculty and staff to create custom chatbots for universities. OpenAI's push to AI-ify college education amounts to a national experiment on millions of students. The use of chatbots in schools is so new that their potential long-term educational benefits and possible side effects are not yet established. A few early studies have found that outsourcing tasks like research and writing to chatbots can diminish skills like critical thinking. And some critics argue that colleges going all-in on chatbots are glossing over issues like societal risks, AI labour exploitation and environmental costs. OpenAI's campus marketing effort comes as unemployment has increased among college graduates — particularly in fields like software engineering, where AI is now automating tasks earlier done by humans.
Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
New Psychological Thriller 'SWIPE' Delivers for Fans of 'Gone Girl' and 'You' with a Deadly Take on Modern Dating
Authors R.G. Belsky and Bonnie Traymore spin a suspenseful tale of obsession and deception where online attraction becomes a matter of life and death. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 / / -- What happens when online dating turns deadly? In 'SWIPE: A Twisty Psychological Thriller,' bestselling authors R.G. Belsky and Bonnie Traymore dive into the treacherous world of digital deception, obsession, and blurred morality. With dual points of view, unforgettable characters, and whip-smart plotting, 'SWIPE' is building buzz as a must-read for fans of 'Gone Girl' and 'You.' Sonya Romano, a thirty-something woman fed up with the manipulative men she meets on dating apps, decides to take matters into her own hands. When one of her confrontations ends in death, she spirals into a world of secrets and suspicion. At the same time, Jake Parker—a decorated journalist reluctantly working for a click-driven website—is assigned to go under cover and write about online dating. What he uncovers is far more disturbing than a few bad dates. As his investigation gains momentum, he starts to suspect that someone on the app is out for revenge, and it might be Sonya. Told from alternating perspectives, 'SWIPE' explores how quickly lines blur between justice and vengeance, intimacy and exploitation. Sharp dialogue, mounting tension, and complex moral questions drive the story forward, as both characters hurtle toward a conclusion neither could anticipate. Traymore, an Amazon Charts bestselling author of emotionally layered suspense novels, brings depth and volatility to Sonya's character. Belsky, a veteran crime journalist with more than 20 thrillers under his belt, lends authenticity and narrative momentum through Jake's investigative lens. Their combined voices create a dark, tightly woven thriller that captures the danger and volatility of digital intimacy. A THRILLER ROOTED IN REALITY The idea for 'SWIPE' was sparked when Traymore heard one bad date story too many. 'A friend was venting over coffee and joking that I should write a book about terrible dates,' she said. 'Of course, since I write thrillers, my imagination immediately veered toward revenge.' She approached Belsky with the concept, and their partnership quickly took shape. 'Bonnie's idea had such bite,' Belsky said. 'We split the narrative—she wrote Sonya, I wrote Jake—and each new chapter pushed the other forward. It came together surprisingly fast.' With their distinct voices and shared love for twisty storytelling, Traymore and Belsky elevate a disturbing premise into a tense, psychologically layered thriller that feels grounded and unsettlingly plausible. EARLY PRAISE FOR SWIPE Readers and reviewers are already raving about 'SWIPE,' applauding its gripping plot, vivid characters, and chilling insight into modern relationships: 'I highly recommend 'SWIPE' by R.G. Belsky and Bonnie Traymore. It's an engaging thriller that blends psychological depth with an absorbing mystery. Fans of 'Gone Girl' and 'You' will enjoy the elements of obsession, deception, and the consequences of hidden identities.' — Sheri Hoyte, Reader Views 'R.G. Belsky and Bonnie Traymore have teamed up to create a journalistic cat-and-mouse game that's suspenseful, addictive, thoroughly modern and loads of fun. Swipe right on this one — you'll be glad you did!' — Alison Gaylin, USA Today Bestselling Author of 'We Are Watching' 'You may think you see it coming—but in 'SWIPE,' the final twist is more shocking and explosive than you can imagine.' — Emily Shiner, Bestselling Author of 'Meet the Parents' I am OBSESSED with the book!!! I love the dating app thriller aspect, that's what really drew me into this book. It was full of suspense & twists - that had me gasping for air. I loved the elements of true crime, mystery & journalism! — NetGalley Reviewer 'The characters were well developed and believable... Fans of Freida McFadden will absolutely devour this book. It has that same addictive, page-turning energy.' — NetGalley Reviewer 'This is one that I read in the span of an evening because I couldn't stop.' — NetGalley Reviewer PUBLICATION DETAILS AND AVAILABILITY 'SWIPE: A Twisty Psychological Thriller' (ISBN: 979-8230469544, Independently Published, 2025) is available now through major retailers in print and digital formats. • Amazon: • Barnes and Noble: • • Kobo: • ABOUT THE AUTHORS R.G. Belsky is an award-winning author and longtime journalist who has served as editor at the New York Post, New York Daily News, Star Magazine, and NBC News. He also writes thrillers under the pen name Dana Perry. He is a contributing writer for The Big Thrill and BookTrib, and lives in New York City. Learn more and connect with R.G. Belsky at Bonnie Traymore is the Amazon Charts bestselling author of eight psychological thrillers known for emotionally complex female protagonists and suburban suspense. She holds a doctorate in U.S. history and lives in Honolulu with her family. Learn more and connect with Bonnie Traymore at: Read an Interview with the Authors: Publicity Contact: Sheri Hoyte Reader Views email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Forbes
03-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
ChatGPT Plus Is Now Free For College Students
ChatGPT Plus Is Now Free For College Students College students will receive free access to ChatGPT Plus. This deal for students, announced today by OpenAI, will be for those in the United States and Canada and will last until the end of May. It arrives at a critical moment. Finals season. The offer includes access to GPT-4o, image generation, advanced voice mode and research tools typically available only to paying subscribers. College students already represent one of ChatGPT's most active user groups, with over one-third of U.S. adults aged 18 to 24 using the platform. About 25 percent of their queries relate to academic work. These queries show that students are not simply testing features, but building habits and reshaping how they study, revise and explore ideas. The move from OpenAI reflects a shift in how artificial intelligence is being positioned within education. This week, Anthropic launched Claude for Education, a version of its AI assistant tailored for universities. It includes features like Learning Mode, which promotes critical thinking through guided problem-solving and is being rolled out in partnership with institutions such as Northeastern University and London School of Economics. Free access to ChatGPT Plus during finals season will likely deepen the usage of ChatGPT among students. It also ensures that those who cannot afford advanced subscription tools still have the opportunity to access high-performing Belsky, VP of education at OpenAI, explained that 'Today's college students face enormous pressure to learn faster, tackle harder problems and enter a workforce increasingly shaped by AI. Supporting their AI literacy means more than demonstrating how these tools work. It requires creating space for students to engage directly, experiment, learn from peers and ask their own questions.' To support this access, OpenAI is introducing learning resources alongside ChatGPT Plus. The OpenAI Academy is designed to build student fluency in AI concepts. ChatGPT Lab also offers a place where students can exchange ideas and prompts. This shows a move toward infrastructure as well as access. We can't ignore the impact of artificial intelligence generally on the higher education sector. As these tools become a part of life, universities and colleges will need to answer some serious questions about how they assess learning. Will the answer be more exams, maybe 'AI-proof' assignments or more authentic assessments that prioritize creativity and critical thinking? The OpenAI initiative also responds to concerns about inequality. Students at some institutions may have better access to premium tools. The California State University system recently partnered with OpenAI to launch the largest deployment of AI in higher education to date. For students facing financial or geographic barriers, this temporary offer could close part of the gap. It also encourages digital literacy. Students gain experience using AI in thoughtful ways. That kind of hands-on exposure can help prepare them for future work environments where AI plays a central role. There are questions about what happens after May. Access reverts to a subscription model. Students who grow reliant on the tool may feel pressure to continue at a cost. While OpenAI allows students to cancel before being charged, the transition could be disruptive unless other supports are introduced. This is not the final word on AI in education. But it is a meaningful step. OpenAI is not just offering access. It is making a statement about what students need and what education could become. If this offer helps more students think deeply, study smarter and build digital fluency, it may signal the start of a broader transformation. Not because AI replaces teachers or institutions, but because it may support students in the moments that matter most.
