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OpenAI partners with Malta to give free ChatGPT Plus to every resident

Malta becomes first nation to offer free premium AI to all citizens

Deep Dive

OpenAI announced a first-of-its-kind deal with the Maltese government to provide all residents of the Mediterranean island nation with free access to ChatGPT Plus.

Key Points
  • First government-OpenAI partnership providing free ChatGPT Plus to every resident of a country
  • Covers all of Malta’s ~540,000 residents with the $20/month premium service at no cost
  • Aims to boost AI literacy and could serve as a model for other national access programs

Why It Matters

Could set a precedent for national AI access deals, making advanced AI tools universally available.