# Introducing ChatGPT Futures: Class of 2026

DevFeed: [Introducing ChatGPT Futures: Class of 2026](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/introducing-chatgpt-futures-class-of-2026-6479.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-futures-class-of-2026>)

Published: 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [OpenAI News](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/openai-news.md>)

Topics: [ChatGPT](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chatgpt.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>)

Tags: [accessibility](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/accessibility.md>), [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [building](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/building.md>), [chatgpt](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chatgpt.md>), [company](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/company.md>), [creativity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/creativity.md>), [generation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/generation.md>), [learning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/learning.md>), [models](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/models.md>), [research](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/research.md>), [side-projects](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/side-projects.md>)

## AI overview

OpenAI introduces the inaugural ChatGPT Futures Class of 2026, recognizing 26 students and young builders who use AI to create study tools, translate mental health resources, advance research, design accessibility tools, and develop impactful organizations. Each honoree will receive a $10,000 grant and access to frontier models.

## Source excerpt

Meet the ChatGPT Futures Class of 2026--26 student innovators using AI to build, research, and drive real-world impact. Discover how this generation is redefining learning, creativity, and opportunity with ChatGPT.