ArmInfo. Anna Babajanyan and Kristina Tataryan, Deputy Ministers of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Armenia, met with representatives of the delegation of the international digital platform OpenAI, who are in Armenia on a working visit.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MESC), as a result of cooperation between MESC, OpenAI, and Firebird, schools and higher education institutions in Armenia have gained access to the ChatGPT Edu and Codex platforms since September, receiving approximately 50,000 educational subscriptions.
Meeting participants discussed the implementation of the pilot phase of the program, teacher training, AI skill development, program evaluation mechanisms, principles of safe and responsible use, and the possibility of further expansion.
The discussion also touched on initiatives aimed at developing AI literacy in the educational system, conducting webinars for teachers, and developing short training courses. Videos and materials aligned with the curriculum.
Some of the key topics of the meeting were the safe and responsible use of AI by students, child protection, parental awareness, and the development of appropriate policies in educational institutions.
Meeting participants emphasized the importance of collecting evidence during the pilot phase, studying the experiences of teachers and educational institutions, and assessing the program's geographic and substantive scope.
OpenAI representatives expressed their willingness to continue collaborating by supporting research, teacher training, and policy development in the field of AI applications.
According to the source, access to ChatGPT Edu will be provided initially in the 2026-2027 school year through funding from Firebird. After assessing the program's effectiveness and its impact on educational outcomes, the possibility of state funding will be considered.
During their visit to Armenia, representatives of the OpenAI international digital platform delegation also held meetings with representatives of the Committee on Higher Education and Science, the National Center for Educational Technologies, and the National Center for Development and Innovation in Education.
