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American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > OpenAI just made ChatGPT Plus free for millions of college students — and it’s a brilliant competitive move against Anthropic
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OpenAI just made ChatGPT Plus free for millions of college students — and it’s a brilliant competitive move against Anthropic

Last updated: April 8, 2025 6:22 am
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OpenAI just made ChatGPT Plus free for millions of college students — and it’s a brilliant competitive move against Anthropic
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OpenAI has recently announced that its premium ChatGPT Plus subscription will be available for free to college students in the United States and Canada until the end of May. This move is seen as a strategic move to compete with rival Anthropic in the education sector.

The offer provides students with access to OpenAI’s advanced language model, GPT-4o, as well as features like image generation, voice interaction, and research tools that are not available in the free version of the service. Leah Belsky, Vice President of Education at OpenAI, stated that supporting students’ AI literacy goes beyond just showcasing how the tools work, but also involves allowing students to engage directly, experiment, learn from peers, and ask their own questions.

This move comes shortly after Anthropic unveiled “Claude for Education,” which offers a specialized “Learning Mode” to guide students through problems using Socratic questioning. Anthropic has also partnered with several universities to provide campus-wide access to their platform.

The competition between OpenAI and Anthropic reflects the growing importance of AI in education. With a significant portion of young adults already using ChatGPT, the free premium access offers students access to features like Deep Research, which can analyze academic papers and generate comprehensive reports. This move aims to enhance students’ productivity and empower them to accomplish more with the help of AI tools.

The debate around AI’s role in education also continues to evolve, with institutions grappling with how to integrate AI meaningfully into the learning process. While some institutions have embraced AI as a tool to enhance learning, others are cautious about the potential implications for academic integrity.

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Beyond OpenAI and Anthropic, tech giants like Google and Microsoft are also investing in AI for education, recognizing the strategic importance of the education sector in the AI ecosystem. The competition for influence over how students conceptualize AI integration in work and learning underscores the long-term impact of these technologies on future generations.

Universities are reimagining their pedagogical approaches to incorporate AI tools and prepare students for an AI-transformed economy. By introducing interdisciplinary AI literacy programs and emphasizing the augmentation rather than replacement of human judgment by AI tools, universities are equipping students with essential skills for the future job market.

As students gain access to advanced AI capabilities through platforms like ChatGPT Plus, they have the opportunity to develop fluency in working alongside intelligent machines. This skill will be crucial for success in a world increasingly shaped by AI technologies.

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