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  • Jed Brownjedbrown@neuromatch.social
    Oct 3, 2026, 4:42 AM

    Follow the money: OpenAI has been giving cash stipends to college students to run astroturfed events on campuses. This "OpenAI Student Collective" is not a registered student organization and it's unclear how such an event could be compliant with the Campus Use of University Facilities policy, which normally prohibits commercial use of classrooms. (These are typical at any university. Note the dodgy language about whether one needs to form an official student group.)

    openai.com/student-collective/

    I don't know how big OpenAI's cash stipends are, but Anthropic's are $3600.

    Photo of poster on a bulletin board OpenAI Student Collective at CU Boulder Hands-on workshop Create Your Website From Idea to Link Build a website with ChatGPT Work and Sites. No coding needed. Bring a laptop Monday, September 28 6:30-7:45 PM KOBL 352 Leeds School of Business Scan to RSVP: https://luma.com/y0w9zqlg
    What you’ll receive A ChatGPT subscription and Codex credits for the duration of the program Funding, credits, and merch to help you organize campus events Training, resources, and guidance on the latest OpenAI tools and technology Access to the OpenAI team and a global network of Campus Leads A cash stipend each semester in recognition of your time and leadership Opportunities for a HQ visit in June 2027 and other surprises along the way
    Do I need to start an official club to become a Campus Lead? No. You can apply and begin hosting events without establishing an official campus club. We’ll provide resources, programming ideas, funding, and support to help you bring students together from the start. If official recognition would make it easier to book rooms, reach students, or build credibility on your campus, we can also support you through that process.
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