OpenAI bets big on India with Rs 4.5cr IIT-Madras grant, 5L free ChatGPT licenses

New Delhi: OpenAI on Monday launched an “India-first” Learning Accelerator, announcing a Rs 4.5 crore research grant to IIT-Madras and the distribution of five lakh free ChatGPT licenses for teachers and students across government schools and AICTE-regulated institutions. Calling India a “lighthouse” for its global education strategy, the company said the programme will be co-created with leading institutions to expand access, training and research in AI-enabled learning.

A central element is the research partnership with IIT-Madras, backed by the grant, to study how AI influences teaching practices, learning outcomes and cognition.