Artificial intelligence tools will become more accessible in Armenia after the country’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, leading AI company OpenAI and technology firm Firebird signed a memorandum of cooperation that will make OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu platform available to Armenia’s educational, engineering and research communities.

At the initial stage of the partnership, Firebird and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport will provide access to artificial intelligence technologies for 50,000 students, teachers and research groups across Armenia.

ChatGPT Edu is a version of ChatGPT designed specifically for educational institutions, enabling schools and universities to use advanced artificial intelligence tools, including Codex-like functionalities, while maintaining high standards of data protection, information security and governance. In the higher education sector, the platform will be available to both lecturers and students, while in general education it will be accessible to all teachers and high school students.

Education, Science, Culture and Sport Minister Zhanna Andreasyan said initiatives aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence and developing AI literacy within Armenia’s education system have steadily grown in recent years. She noted that several programmes are already being implemented in cooperation with partner organisations.

In particular, the “Generation AI” and “STEP.ai” educational programmes currently operating in schools are aimed at developing students’ fundamental knowledge of artificial intelligence, creative thinking and technological skills, while also promoting the safe, responsible and effective use of AI tools.

“Like many advanced countries around the world, Armenia sees its future in technological development built upon a strong and modern education system. We welcome this initiative aimed at expanding accessto artificial intelligence tools, which will create new opportunities for our universities, schools, lecturers, students, teachers and pupils.

“Technology has long been transforming education, and adapting to this reality is a necessity of our time. Creating AI-powered learning environments is one of the key directions in the development of Armenia’s education system. I am confident that the introduction ofthe ChatGPT Edu platform will contribute to the training of a new generation of professionals who will not only use technologies, but also participate in shaping their future development,” Andreasyan said.

The minister also noted that during the initial phase of the initiative, covering the 2026-2027 academic year, access to ChatGPT Edu will be financed by Firebird. Following an assessment of the programme’s effectiveness and its impact on educational outcomes, the possibility of state funding will be considered, with the aim of integrating the system into the national education framework as asustainable and scalable component.

Firebird co-founder Alexander Yesayan stressed that the future of technology is not something distant, but is being shaped today in schools, universities and research communities.

“We believe that investment in education is among the most important investments a country can make, especially in the era of artificial intelligence. Armenia possesses exceptional talent, and providing students, lecturers and researchers with access to the world’s most advanced AI tools will help shape a new generation of innovators.

“What makes this initiative special is the cooperation at its core.This is not only about technology; it is about Armenia’s future,”Yesayan said.

OpenAI’s Education for Countries initiative lead, Jayna Devani, who joined the meeting via video link, welcomed participants and said education is one of the most important areas through which artificial intelligence can expand opportunities.

“Through cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Cultureand Sport of the Republic of Armenia and Firebird, we are helping make ChatGPT Edu available to the country’s students, educators and researchers, providing access to advanced AI tools that can be used safely, creatively and effectively.

“Armenia has strong human potential and a growing digital infrastructure, and this initiative can contribute to shaping the next generation of innovators equipped with AI literacy,” Devani said.

The parties stressed that the introduction of ChatGPT Edu is intended to significantly improve the quality of AI education. For educators,it will serve as a supporting digital tool enabling lesson planning,content development and the organisation of teaching through more modern, adaptive and innovative methods. It will also encourage personalised approaches to learning based on students’ abilities and educational needs.

For students and pupils, the platform will create new opportunities for information search, analysis, data application and research. The new platform is expected to help users navigate large volumes of digital information more effectively, develop critical thinking and improve independent learning skills by making the use of AI tools inthe educational process more systematic and purposeful.

At the same time, the parties emphasised that compliance with ethical standards and the responsible use of data will be essential to the initiative’s successful implementation. In this context, special attention will be paid to improving digital literacy, fostering aculture of proper AI use and ensuring digital safety within the educational environment.

Published by Armenpress, original at https://armenpress.am/en/article/1251545