OpenAI, Arizona State University partner to expand AI in academia

Microsoft-backed OpenAI has signed a deal with Arizona State University as the ChatGPT owner looks to expand its partnerships beyond technology and media firms.

The university said on Thursday it will get access to ChatGPT Enterprise, a version of the viral chatbot that offers more security, privacy and higher-speed access to OpenAI’s technology.

The development contrasts the initial alarm in academic circles, when OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT triggered fears that the technology’s sophisticated, human-like responses could be misused.