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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Dec 18 GMT

Prompting with Purpose: Best Practices and Techniques for ChatGPT

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Dec 15 GMT

ChatGPT Foundations: Getting Started with AI

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Dec 11 GMT

ChatGPT for Education 102

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A 12-week AI pilot for faster audits and more unclaimed property returned

North Carolina’s Department of State Treasurer ran a 12-week pilot with OpenAI to train staff on using ChatGPT with public information to speed audit reviews and help identify unclaimed property that could be returned to residents. Preliminary results reported by the Treasurer’s office show strong user reception, with 85% of participants describing their experience as positive and estimated daily time savings of roughly 30 to 60 minutes, particularly for drafting and editing work.

Jan 6th, 2026

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Turning high-school students' curiosity into engaged writing

Casey Cuny, a 10th-grade Honors English and Senior Mythology teacher at Valencia High School and California’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, uses ChatGPT to convert students’ interests into stronger writing and deeper inquiry. His “Elaboration Conversation” prompt turns ChatGPT into a coach that offers a claim and evidence on any student-chosen topic, then pushes students to defend the idea using reasoning and rhetorical techniques taught in class. Run as a twice-weekly warmup, the activity coincided with students scoring 23% higher than the school average on a district writing assessment, while shifting classroom energy toward engaged, self-driven work. Cuny’s framework keeps the relationship-centered core of teaching intact: students draft, ChatGPT supports practice and structured questioning, and the teacher provides the human feedback and final guidance.

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Cell reprogramming for longer, healthier lives

Junevity is a new biotech co-founded by entrepreneur Rob Cahill, UCSF scientists Janine Sengstack and Hao Li, and veteran CEO John Hoekman, with a mission to reprogram aging cells using small interfering RNA (siRNA). Cahill’s path from software founder to bioinformatics and lab work was shaped by family experiences with aging and Parkinson’s, pushing him toward preventive, disease-modifying therapies. From day one, Junevity made AI part of its operating system: every employee gets ChatGPT, and OpenAI models augment the company’s genomics and machine-learning pipelines. The team estimates its first development candidate, a liver-targeted siRNA program for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, can reach key milestones at 2–6x lower cost and 2–3x faster timelines than typical industry norms.

Jan 6th, 2026 | Views 1.3K

About OpenAI Academy

People around the world are embracing generative AI to solve complex problems and enhance creativity, productivity, and learning. OpenAI Academy will help them harness AI’s transformative power through workshops, discussions, and digital content—ranging from foundational AI literacy to advanced integration for engineers. With a mix of online and in-person events, the Academy fosters a vibrant, collaborative community where participants of all backgrounds can gain actionable insights and drive innovation in their fields.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OpenAI’s mission?

OpenAI’s mission is to ensure artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We aim to create AI tools that empower people, solve hard problems, and drive progress across communities.

Why was OpenAI Academy created?

We launched OpenAI Academy to democratize access to AI knowledge. Our goal is to empower individuals from all backgrounds to confidently integrate AI into their lives, work, and communities.

Who can join OpenAI Academy?

OpenAI Academy is open to everyone, with free enrollment to ensure broad access. Some specialized community groups may require invitations or referrals.

Does OpenAI Academy offer certifications?

We’re going to expand the OpenAI Academy by offering certifications for different levels of AI fluency, from the basics of prompt engineering to AI-enabled work. We plan to pilot OpenAI Certifications starting in late 2025 / early 2026 and look forward to sharing more information soon.

In what languages is OpenAI Academy available?

Currently, OpenAI Academy programming is available in English, with plans to expand to additional languages soon.

Can I host an OpenAI Academy in my community?

We are always looking for motivated hosts across the country and around the world. Ideal hosts include academic institutions and community groups eager to help their members embrace and adopt AI. Contact us [email protected] to express your interest.

Where can I find out about local events?

Once you join OpenAI Academy, navigate to the Events section in the left-hand menu bar to explore upcoming virtual and in-person gatherings.

Where will local events take place?

OpenAI Academy is starting its programs in the United States and plans to scale globally soon.

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