Veterans can get a free year of ChatGPT Plus, and 20,000 have

More than 20,000 veterans and transitioning service members have claimed a free year of ChatGPT Plus, according to OpenAI. The company says many of them use it to prepare for civilian careers. If you or someone in your family is leaving the military, this could be a free helper for the job search.

What the offer is

ChatGPT is an AI chat tool from OpenAI. You type a question or a request, and it writes back. ChatGPT Plus is the paid version of that tool. The offer gives eligible veterans and transitioning service members one year of Plus at no cost.

Who it affects

The offer is aimed at two groups: veterans, and service members who are getting ready to leave the military. For families, that may include a spouse or parent who is helping someone plan the next step. The material does not say whether family members can claim it themselves.

What is not known yet

The announcement does not spell out several details. Check the official OpenAI page before you count on the offer.

• How to sign up or prove military status
• Whether there is a deadline to claim the offer
• What happens to the account after the free year ends
• Which specific career tasks users say it helps with

What to do

If you qualify, read the terms on OpenAI's site before you sign up. Look for any step that asks for payment details, and note when the free year ends so a charge does not surprise you.