OpenAI partners with Malta to give all residents free ChatGPT Plus for 1 year
Malta's entire population gets free ChatGPT Plus after a mandatory AI course.
Deep Dive
OpenAI announced a deal with Malta's government to provide all residents free access to ChatGPT Plus for one year, after completing a course on AI usage.
Key Points
- Malta's entire population (~520,000) gets free ChatGPT Plus for one year after completing an AI course.
- The deal is the first nationwide free ChatGPT Plus rollout, valued at over $10M annually.
- Residents must take a government-led AI literacy course before activation, ensuring responsible use.
Why It Matters
A national free AI subscription with mandatory training could set a precedent for government-led digital literacy programs worldwide.