California State University to Become First AI-Powered University System in US with OpenAI
The California State University system (CSU) and OpenAI have joined forces to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education by providing more than 460,000 students and over 63,000 staff and faculty with access to ChatGPT Edu, a version of ChatGPT customised for educational institutions. “It is the largest implementation of ChatGPT by any single organization or company anywhere in the world,” OpenAI announced on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
System-Wide Access to AI Tools
According to the official release, system-wide access will allow CSU students to integrate AI into their studies while streamlining administrative tasks for faculty, freeing up more time for teaching and research. The deployment also aims to equip students with essential AI skills.
“With a system-wide rollout across 23 campuses, CSU will become the first AI-powered university system in the United States—and a global leader in AI and education,” OpenAI highlighted.