NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona State University (ASU) and OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research company, today announced a groundbreaking collaboration to explore the transformative potential of AI in higher education. This partnership aims to enhance the learning experience for students, empower educators with innovative tools, and address critical challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide. The collaboration will focus on several key areas: * Curriculum Development: ASU and OpenAI will co-develop AI-powered educational resources and curriculum materials that personalize learning pathways and provide students with targeted support. * Faculty Empowerment: OpenAI's cutting-edge AI tools will be integrated into ASU's educational programs, enabling faculty to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. * Research and Development: ASU and OpenAI will conduct joint research to explore the ethical implications of AI in education and develop responsible AI frameworks for higher education. * Access and Affordability: The collaboration will explore innovative ways to leverage AI to reduce the cost of higher education and increase access for underserved populations. "We are excited to partner with OpenAI to explore the transformative potential of AI in higher education," said ASU President Michael Crow. "This collaboration will enable us to create innovative learning experiences that empower students and prepare them for the future of work." "OpenAI is committed to democratizing access to AI and ensuring that its benefits are shared broadly," said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. "We believe that this partnership with ASU will help us to achieve that goal by bringing the power of AI to higher education." About Arizona State University Arizona State University is a public research university ranked #1 in the U.S. for innovation by U.S. News & World Report for eight years in a row. ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. Our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. We are developing increasingly safe and useful AI systems, and we are working to ensure that the benefits of AGI are widely and fairly distributed. Media Contact: Katie Paquet media@openai.com