In a move to further position UCLA at the forefront of artificial intelligence advancements and to bring focused innovative technology to UCLA and the University of California system, the campus is set to introduce OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise to its academic, administrative and research communities.
This agreement with OpenAI, which was recently announced in the UCLA Newsroom, makes UCLA the first university in California to incorporate this advanced technology into its operations. The agreement, negotiated with support from the UC Office of the President, also paves the way for other UC campuses to access and use a UC-specific version of OpenAI’s interactive and natural language–based tool.
“We are thrilled to bring this resource to our university and eager to see how Bruins will leverage this tool to foster innovation and drive efficiencies in diverse applications in the coming months and years,” said Lucy Avetisyan, UCLA’s associate vice chancellor and chief information officer.
Avetisyan has been leading efforts to integrate AI technology use at UCLA and guiding the implementation of the campus’s Digital Campus Roadmap, which is strengthening the foundation of campus technology and propelling innovation in support UCLA’s five-year strategic plan.
Access to ChatGPT Enterprise — a version of ChatGPT intended for large organizations and tailored for University of California use — will be granted to UCLA students, faculty and staff engaged in initiatives to support their creativity and innovation in teaching, learning and research.
Later this year, the campus will issue an open call for project ideas and proposals from students, faculty and staff, with key areas of interest including enhancing student success, amplifying research efforts, and boosting institutional effectiveness and efficiency. Details regarding submissions will be shared with the UCLA community this fall.
