OpenAI expands initiatives to support journalism from classrooms to newsrooms
OpenAI provides ChatGPT Edu subscriptions and support to journalism schools and partners to help students and the industry use AI ethically and effectively.Summary
OpenAI is launching a major initiative to support journalism by providing tools, training, and partnerships. It begins by collaborating with CUNY's Newmark J-School and Northwestern's Medill School, offering over 400 ChatGPT Edu subscriptions to graduate students and faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year. This aims to prepare future journalists to use AI thoughtfully and ethically in reporting, verification, and business operations.
The initiative builds on OpenAI's longstanding support for journalism, including partnerships with the American Journalism Project, the Lenfest Institute's AI Collaborative, WAN-IFRA, and INMA. These efforts provide AI credits, training, and resources to newsrooms worldwide. The program also includes ongoing engagement through industry conferences and the OpenAI Academy for News Organizations, ensuring AI deployment is grounded in real journalistic needs.
(Source：OpenAI)