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Seoul National University Introduces 'ChatGPT Edu' to Bridge AI Gap
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Seoul National University Introduces 'ChatGPT Edu' to Bridge AI Gap

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Seoul National University has introduced 'ChatGPT Edu,' an AI-powered educational service, to all its members, including professors, students, and staff.
  • The initiative aims to reduce the 'AI gap' by providing free access to advanced AI tools and fostering an AI-centric environment within the university.
  • In addition to ChatGPT Edu, the university will offer AI coding tools like Codex and ChatGPT APIs to further support AI utilization.

Seoul National University (SNU) has taken a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence into its academic and research landscape by launching 'ChatGPT Edu.' This new AI-powered educational service is now available to all members of the university community, encompassing professors, students, and staff.

The primary objective behind this initiative is to bridge the 'AI gap' by ensuring equitable access to cutting-edge AI technology. By offering these services free of charge, SNU aims to democratize AI tools and empower its constituents to leverage them for educational and research purposes. This move is expected to foster a more AI-literate campus and encourage innovation.

ChatGPT Edu is specifically designed for educational institutions, offering specialized features such as generating lecture materials and providing personalized tutoring. Beyond ChatGPT Edu, SNU is also providing access to other AI-related tools, including the AI coding assistant Codex and various ChatGPT application programming interfaces (APIs). This comprehensive suite of tools is intended to support a wide range of AI applications within the university.

SNU envisions this implementation as a catalyst for leading the global AI transformation (AX). The university plans to expand its global research collaborations with OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, further solidifying its commitment to advancing AI research and development. This strategic initiative underscores SNU's ambition to remain at the forefront of technological innovation in higher education.

Our country is aiming to be the world's best in AI.

โ€” Ko Gil-gon, Head of SNU's Information CenterKo Gil-gon expresses Seoul National University's ambition to lead in AI development.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.