OpenAI has launched an India-first Learning Accelerator, demonstrating a significant investment in the country's AI education landscape. The initiative includes a grant of ₹4.5 crore to IIT-Madras to support AI research focused on improving learning outcomes and innovative teaching methods. OpenAI will also distribute 500,000 free ChatGPT licenses to educators and students across India, aiming to make its AI tools more accessible.
Raghav Gupta, formerly with Coursera, has been appointed as OpenAI's Head of Education for India and the Asia Pacific region to spearhead these efforts. OpenAI is partnering with the Ministry of Education (MoE), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and ARISE member schools to deploy the ChatGPT licenses and training. This initiative is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to expand its presence in India, with plans to open an office in New Delhi and explore further opportunities in the Indian market.
