Introducing ChatGPT Futures: Class of 2026
OpenAI Blog / 5/6/2026
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Key Points
- The article introduces the “ChatGPT Futures Class of 2026,” highlighting 26 student innovators using ChatGPT to build and conduct research.
- It emphasizes how participants are using AI to pursue real-world impact across learning and creative projects.
- The piece frames this cohort as redefining access to opportunities by integrating AI into the education and innovation process.
Meet the ChatGPT Futures Class of 2026—26 student innovators using AI to build, research, and drive real-world impact. Discover how this generation is redefining learning, creativity, and opportunity with ChatGPT.
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