DeFiance Daily – OpenAI is putting its most advanced AI tools directly into the hands of researchers. Through a new initiative, the company will provide 100,000 scientists, engineers, and mathematicians at qualifying universities with free access to frontier AI models, including GPT-5.6 Sol Pro, as part of a broader $250 million commitment to accelerate scientific discovery through 2027.
OpenAI Expands AI Research With Free Access for 100,000 Scientists
Published July 30, 2026