{"681407":{"#nid":"681407","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Leads the Way in AI Literacy with OpenAI Academy Collaboration","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe demand for AI education is clear, and Georgia Tech, along with the new OpenAI Academy, is poised to meet this need by offering opportunities and resources to advance public knowledge in this emerging field.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis exciting \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/openai.com\/global-affairs\/scaling-the-openai-academy\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Enew partnership between Georgia Tech and the OpenAI Academy \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eis aimed at advancing AI education. This collaboration is part of the academy\u0027s initiative to create a publicly available, free online resource hub designed to support AI literacy and provide access to essential tools, best practices, and peer insights for effective and responsible AI use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe OpenAI Academy, which initially focused on in-person programs for developers and technical users, is now expanding its reach to a broader community. This includes educators, students, and small business owners. The goal is to unlock new opportunities for learning, economic mobility, growth, and innovation by empowering more people to confidently use AI.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new online hub will feature an expanding library of on-demand content, including educational materials created by partners like Common Sense Media. In the coming months, the academy will continue to grow its offerings, adding new resources and in-person AI literacy workshops. These workshops will be hosted in collaboration with higher education institutions such as Georgia Tech and Miami Dade College.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/techaifest\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech AI Fest 2025\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech hosted an AI literacy workshop Tuesday, March 25. This event was Georgia Tech\u2019s premier AI gathering, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students for discussions on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. The workshop, held at the East Architecture Building, provided hands-on learning experiences and showcased the practical applications of AI in various fields.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership between Georgia Tech and OpenAI Academy underscores Tech\u0027s commitment to advancing AI education and ensuring that AI literacy is accessible to everyone. By participating in this initiative, the Institute aims to provide learners with the confidence and skills needed to thrive in an AI-powered economy, ultimately benefiting local communities and fostering innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has teamed up with OpenAI Academy to transform AI literacy through an innovative online resource hub and dynamic hands-on workshops. This pioneering initiative aims to democratize AI education, reaching a diverse audience that includes educators, students, job-seekers, and nonprofit leaders. The collaboration kicks off with an exciting AI literacy workshop at Tech AI Fest 2025, where participants will engage in practical learning experiences and explore cutting-edge AI applications. By making AI education accessible and empowering individuals to thrive in an AI-driven economy, Georgia Tech is leading the charge in shaping the future of technology and innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New OpenAI Academy at Georgia Tech offers education and resources to advance public knowledge in one of the top fields globally."}],"uid":"35797","created_gmt":"2025-03-27 12:58:29","changed_gmt":"2025-03-27 13:03:11","author":"Siobhan Rodriguez","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-03-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-03-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676694":{"id":"676694","type":"image","title":"AdobeStock_550199614.jpeg","body":null,"created":"1743079975","gmt_created":"2025-03-27 12:52:55","changed":"1743079975","gmt_changed":"2025-03-27 12:52:55","alt":"Image of AI Learning","file":{"fid":"260511","name":"AdobeStock_550199614.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/27\/AdobeStock_550199614.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/27\/AdobeStock_550199614.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":6086570,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/03\/27\/AdobeStock_550199614.jpeg?itok=CyZ_crUu"}},"676695":{"id":"676695","type":"image","title":"DSC_0353.jpeg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe AI literacy workshop, held at the East Architecture Building, provided hands-on learning experiences and showcased the practical applications of AI in various fields.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1743080329","gmt_created":"2025-03-27 12:58:49","changed":"1743080329","gmt_changed":"2025-03-27 12:58:49","alt":"Image of OpenAI Academy Workshop","file":{"fid":"260512","name":"DSC_0353.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/27\/DSC_0353.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/27\/DSC_0353.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":3886092,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/03\/27\/DSC_0353.jpeg?itok=-gJshiEx"}}},"media_ids":["676694","676695"],"related_links":[{"url":"entity:node\/681336","title":"Georgia Tech Launches Tech AI to Accelerate the Real-World Impact of Artificial Intelligence"},{"url":"entity:node\/679899","title":"Tech AI Fest"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"194401","name":"OpenAI Academy"},{"id":"109","name":"Georgia Tech"},{"id":"194402","name":"AI literacy"},{"id":"193070","name":"AI education"},{"id":"194403","name":"Tech AI Fest 2025"},{"id":"194404","name":"online resource hub"},{"id":"4438","name":"Workshops"},{"id":"194405","name":"hands-on learning"},{"id":"341","name":"innovation"},{"id":"194406","name":"economic mobility"},{"id":"194407","name":"community learning"},{"id":"120351","name":"Educators"},{"id":"166847","name":"students"},{"id":"194408","name":"job-seekers"},{"id":"194409","name":"nonprofit leaders"},{"id":"194410","name":"small business owners"},{"id":"194411","name":"AI-powered economy"},{"id":"572","name":"partnership"},{"id":"194412","name":"expanding library"},{"id":"194413","name":"on-demand content"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Media Relations\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["media@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}