OpenAI has released a free online course designed to help K-12 teachers learn how to bring its AI chatbot platform, ChatGPT, into their classrooms. The one-hour, nine-module program, created in collaboration with Common Sense Media, covers the basics of AI and its pedagogical applications.

While OpenAI claims that 98% of participants said the program offered new ideas or strategies that they could apply to their work, some educators are wary of the technology's potential to go awry. They argue that the course doesn't adequately address concerns over privacy, safety, and the company's potential control over content created using its services.

The debate highlights the challenges of integrating AI into education, with some educators seeing the potential benefits of AI tools in creating personalized learning experiences, while others worry about the risks of relying too heavily on technology. As the AI in education market is expected to reach $88.2 billion within the next decade, OpenAI's aggressive push into the education space will be closely watched by the tech and startup community.