Today, OpenAI launches NextGenAI, the first-of-its-kind consortium bringing together 15 leading research institutions from the U.S. and beyond. This initiative is designed to accelerate breakthroughs in research and education by equipping students, educators, and researchers with the tools they need to push the frontiers of knowledge.

At the core of NextGenAI is a commitment to unlocking AI’s potential, not just for technological advancement, but for real, impactful progress across disciplines. To support this, OpenAI has dedicated $50 million in the form of research grants, compute funding, and API access, ensuring that institutions have the resources needed to drive innovation at an unprecedented pace.

Beyond fueling research, NextGenAI is focused on equipping students and educators with the skills and tools necessary to shape AI’s future. Education must keep pace with technological advancement, and this initiative ensures that the next generation is prepared, not just to use AI, but to advance it responsibly and effectively.

With increased access to AI research tools students and educators will be better positioned to drive innovation, solve real-world problems, and contribute to the global AI landscape.

NextGenAI represents a new era of collaboration and progress. This initiative is setting the stage for faster discoveries, better education, and a future where AI’s benefits reach far and wide.

With this launch, NextGenAI is not just fueling research, it’s shaping the future of AI itself.