OpenAI ChatGPT Update
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Update Summary
ChatGPT for Academic Researchers offers eligible faculty and postdoctoral researchers 12 months of complimentary access to a dedicated workspace with business data protections. Sign in with ChatGPT beta begins rolling out for select plugins and partner sites, including Airtable, GitLab, HubSpot, Notion, Supabase, and Vercel.
Update Details
Security
- Business data protections are included for the dedicated academic workspace.
- When using Sign in with ChatGPT, only your name, email, and profile picture are shared with the partner; plugin access still requires separate approval.
New Features
- ChatGPT for Academic Researchers: eligible researchers can apply for a dedicated workspace for up to five members with Pro-level usage limits.
- Sign in with ChatGPT beta for select plugins and partner sites to create or link accounts in fewer steps.
Hints
- Academic applicants must sign in with an institutional email, verify affiliation through SheerID, and submit a qualifying paper plus a short research-use description.
- Approved applicants complete a $0 checkout with a valid card, create the workspace, and can invite up to four verified collaborators from the same institution.
- Researchers at existing ChatGPT Edu institutions can apply, but approved access follows an institution-managed Edu route instead.
- The academic program covers ChatGPT access only, not API credits.
Product Information
Vendor: OpenAI
Product: ChatGPT
Product type: Other
Platform: Web
Vendor release date: Jul 29, 2026
Original release notes: View on vendor site
Published on updatealert.io: Jul 31, 2026
Description: AI assistant for writing, coding, analysis, and productivity.