OpenAI says it will provide free access to its most advanced ChatGPT models through a new program for researchers. According to Engadget, the initiative, described as “ChatGPT for Academic Researchers,” is scheduled to begin this summer with 10,000 participants. India Today reports the program will provide free access to advanced ChatGPT models to about 1 lakh (100,000) researchers. The reports indicate the effort is intended to expand research access to OpenAI’s models without charge for eligible participants. While both outlets describe the program as offering free access to advanced ChatGPT capabilities for researchers and both reference a summer start, they differ on the initial participation scale—Engadget citing 10,000 and India Today citing 100,000. The available information does not specify the full selection criteria, the duration of the program, or which exact model versions will be included, beyond characterizing them as OpenAI’s most advanced ChatGPT models.