OpenAI launches Rosalind Academic Plan for life sciences labs
OpenAI introduced the Rosalind Academic Plan, which gives eligible academic labs sponsored access to GPT-Rosalind and associated tools. The program is aimed at advancing life sciences research in academic settings.
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