Malta gives every citizen free ChatGPT Plus, with one condition
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– OpenAI has partnered with the Maltese government to offer all citizens and residents free ChatGPT Plus for one year.
– To receive the free access, individuals must complete an AI literacy course developed by the University of Malta.
– This is the first partnership of its kind between OpenAI and a national government.
OpenAI and the Maltese government have announced a groundbreaking agreement: every citizen and legal resident of Malta will receive a free ChatGPT Plus subscription for one year. But there’s a catch , participants must first complete an AI literacy course designed by the University of Malta. This marks the first time OpenAI has partnered with a national government on such a large-scale initiative.
The program aims to equip an entire population with hands-on experience using advanced AI tools while ensuring a baseline understanding of the technology. The mandatory course covers topics like how AI models work, their limitations, ethical considerations, and practical applications. Once completed, users unlock a full year of premium access to ChatGPT Plus, which normally costs $20 per month.
Officials in Malta see this as a strategic investment in digital readiness. By making state-of-the-art AI available to everyone, the government hopes to boost productivity, innovation, and digital literacy across the island nation. Critics, however, have raised questions about data privacy and whether such a partnership could give OpenAI undue influence over public education. The University of Malta will independently develop and administer the course content.
For OpenAI, the deal provides a real-world testing ground for its technology at national scale, while Malta positions itself as a global leader in AI adoption. The program is expected to launch in the coming months, with details on enrollment and course registration to be announced soon.
(Source: The Next Web)
