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Sep 23, 2026, 4:00 PMArtificial Intelligence

OpenAI Academy Marks Two Years and Expands AI Skills Access

OpenAI marks two years of OpenAI Academy on September 23, 2026, and says the program is bringing AI skills to more communities, with details still limited.

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Summary

OpenAI marked the second anniversary of OpenAI Academy on September 23, 2026, saying the program is bringing AI skills to more communities.

Details remain limited. OpenAI did not specify the communities involved, participant numbers, courses, partnerships, funding, outcomes, delivery methods, or a timetable for the expansion.

Positives

  • OpenAI Academy has reached its two-year milestone.
  • OpenAI says the Academy is bringing AI skills to more communities.
  • The September 23, 2026 update confirms the program is continuing beyond its first two years.

Risks & concerns

  • OpenAI did not identify the additional communities expected to receive AI skills training.
  • Participant totals, course details, partnerships, funding, and measured outcomes were not disclosed.
  • No timetable or delivery plan was provided for the Academy's wider reach.
Primary sourceOpenAI Newshttps://openai.com/index/two-years-of-openai-academy
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