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The University of NSW has inked a deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT Edu 10,000 licenses.
UNSW Sydney has revealed what it calls a “major agreement” with OpenAI to purchase and roll out 10,000 licenses for the company’s ChatGPT Edu platform to all permanent and fixed-term staff.
Academics will be able to leverage ChatGPT Edu to complement their research and teaching, while keeping their intellectual property secure.
“This agreement follows our successful trials and will give our UNSW community access to secure, practical tools that can support their work, whilst ensuring they can be used responsibly and in line with our values,” Professor Attila Brungs, UNSW vice-chancellor and president, said in a statement.
“As we introduce these technologies, our focus is on helping staff explore how AI can add value in teaching, research and operations, while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, privacy and academic integrity.”
The agreement with OpenAI comes after a 10-month trial of the software by 800 of the university’s staff. Acknowledging the environmental costs of AI powered by large language models, UNSW said it will purchase carbon offsets to mitigate emissions, while the carbon cost of the rollout will be included in the institution’s annual reporting and emission reduction targets.
Chrissy Burns, UNSW’s chief information officer, said the university’s priority was to roll out this technology in a safe and secure manner.
“Our priority is to introduce this technology in a way that is safe, reliable and supports our staff,” Burns said.
“This is a careful, staged rollout, supported by training and clear guidelines, so that staff can use AI responsibly and in ways that reflect UNSW’s values.”
Raghav Gupta, OpenAI’s head of education in APAC, called AI “a powerful ally, freeing up more time for the truly human work of teaching”.
“For researchers and university staff, it’s becoming part of the infrastructure of higher education, much like the internet,” Gupta said.
“We’re excited to see UNSW leaning in with a thoughtful rollout that ensures their campus is ready to harness these benefits.”
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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