OpenAI is launching a new program Wednesday that will provide 100,000 academic researchers with free access to its advanced AI models through 2027, the company told Axios ahead of the announcement. Why it matters: The program could help scientists, mathematicians and engineers pursue the kind of breakthroughs that OpenAI and other AI companies say the technology could enable. Driving the news: Those selected will have access to OpenAI's most advanced models — including GPT-5.6 Sol Pro — and can invite four collaborators from their academic institution. - The program is aimed at researchers across scientific and mathematical fields, including biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics. By the numbers:…
Peter Jenniskens of the SETI Institute joins “Jesse Weber Live” to discuss the chemical makeup a meteorite that struck a New Jersey home two years ago and how it may inform the way life started on our planet. #Meteorite #SETI #Space "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a chemical signal in the brain linked to chronic pain and migraines.
AI is increasingly being used as a research collaborator for mathematicians and scientists, per a new report from OpenAI shared exclusively with Axios. Why it matters: OpenAI argues that AI can make scientists more productive by upping the amount of research that can get done, ultimately leading to more life-saving breakthroughs. By the numbers: Per OpenAI's report, an internal analysis of a random sample of anonymized ChatGPT conversations from January to December of last year showed: - Average weekly message counts on "advanced hard-science topics" grew nearly 47% over the year. - As of January of this year, nearly 1.3 million weekly users are discussing "advanced topics in hard science" with an average of 8.4 million ChatGPT messages…
AI:OpenAI is positioning itself as a key partner in scientific research, according to a new report from the company. An internal analysis revealed that usage of ChatGPT for "advanced hard-science topics"—including math, physics, chemistry, and biology—is surging, with weekly messages on these subjects growing nearly 47% over the past year. While many researchers currently use the tool for writing and communications, OpenAI notes that advanced reasoning models are increasingly being used for complex tasks like mathematical discovery and structural equation modeling. The company is calling on policymakers to support scientific AI adoption by improving data access and modernizing infrastructure.Open
