Study Aid or Shortcut? College Students Get 2 Months of ChatGPT Plus, No Cost

OpenAI announced that the paid version of its artificial intelligence (AI) tool will be free to eligible students between March 31 and May 31, 2025. Once a student claims access, they will be able to use it for two months.

This offer is only available to students enrolled in recognized degree programs. OpenAI is promoting the service to support students during exam season. The tool can help with tasks like gathering information, summarizing sources, coming up with ideas, and editing written work.

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, confirmed the announcement in an April 3 post on X. He stated, "ChatGPT plus is free for college students in the US and Canada through May!"

Although some students may find this useful, researchers worry that tools like ChatGPT are being used to complete schoolwork without much thought.

A study from Microsoft suggested that while AI tools can help people finish tasks more quickly, they might also reduce how much users think through problems. The research warned that relying on these tools too often could make it harder for students to work through challenges on their own.

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