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OpenAI Academy Celebrates Two Years, Engaging 4 Million Learners

Published
Sep 23, 2026 16:00 UTC

OpenAI Academy Celebrates Two Years of AI Training

OpenAI Academy has hosted a total of 250 events since its launch in September 2024, engaging 4 million people with its educational content. The Academy's recent milestone was announced on September 23, 2026, highlighting its impact on AI education.

Among the initiatives, the AI Skills Jam attracted 1,600 participants across 8 U.S. cities, focusing on K–12 educators. This event provided a platform for educators to explore AI tools like Codex and ChatGPT in their teaching practices.

On September 21, 2026, OpenAI expanded the Academy with new learning paths and introduced the Australian Youth Safety Blueprint, aiming to enhance AI safety education for young users. OpenAI emphasized that

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Source: OpenAI Blog