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.