U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI said on ‌Saturday it had signed a ‌deal with the government of Malta to ​give all residents access to its ChatGPT Plus service for one year after they follow a course ‌on how ⁠to use AI. • "We are turning an unfamiliar concept into practical assistance for our families, students, ‌and workers," Maltese Economy ​Minister Silvio Schembri ​was quoted ​as saying in an ‌OpenAI statement. • Malta is ​the ​first country to launch such a programme.