[REPOSTED] AI is no longer just a tool for coders or companies; it’s becoming a force that shapes classrooms, workplaces, and entire fields. Each month in the OpenAI Forum, we’re grateful to connect with you—to learn through storytelling and live exchanges how we can put AI to work in solving our hardest problems. From the start, we’ve had two goals: 1), to experiment with ways to incorporate the community’s input into the creation of OpenAI tools—through model evaluations, early testing, and post-training projects; and 2), to share community member-led stories that highlight how AI is a tool that can help us solve hard problems.  Along the way, we’ve learned something important together: despite all the inspiring stories and use cases our members share, AI still isn’t well understood. We’ve seen this in listening tours, surveys, and live engagements where the same questions and requests surface again and again. That’s why my colleagues launched The Prompt, a new OpenAI newsletter that shares what we’re learning in real time. The most recent issue covered the responsibility we carry when people turn to ChatGPT in moments of crisis, the debate around AI’s economics, and the urgent question of how to ensure a “Right to AI” that benefits everyone. I hope you find The Promptuseful and that it enriches our conversations here in the Forum. On to our September programming! In the spirit of the back-to-school season, we’re honored to host California Teacher of the Year, Casey Cuny. Casey is a beloved high school educator and an innovator who believes that good teaching is made better with AI. He’s on a mission to promote AI literacy for educators everywhere, and we’re fortunate to welcome him for a session packed with practical strategies and inspiration. Back by popular demand, our Future of Work series continues with OpenAI’s Chief Economist, Ronnie Chatterji. This series has become a monthly staple for members—students, new grads, and seasoned professionals alike—who want to understand how AI is reshaping skills, education, and the job market. And finally, also returning by incredibly popular demand, the OpenAI recruiting teamwill share a behind-the-scenes look at how we identify and evaluate top talent. It’s a perfect complement to the Future of Work series, with concrete advice for anyone curious about careers at the frontier of AI. We can’t wait to see you at these sessions and to continue learning together. Stay tuned as we’re hosting IRL events this Fall that you won’t want to miss! Warm Regards,  Natalie Cone Head of the OpenAI Forum Here’s what’s inside this month: 1. Upcoming Community Events 2. Member Spotlights3. On-Demand Content 3. About the OpenAI Forum: How to Become a Member Upcoming Community Events Thursday, September 4 @ 12pm PT Virtual Event: How AI creates more jobs, better work, and new careers. AI isn’t just changing the way we work — it’s reshaping the jobs landscape itself. Despite common concerns, early evidence suggests AI may reshape jobs as much as it replaces them — and with the right skills and safeguards, it can open more doors than it closes. In this Forum session, OpenAI Chief Economist Ronnie Chatterji will discuss AI can raise productivity and wages while broadening access to good jobs — if we act with ambition and care. This conversation links the rooms where rules are written, the labs where technology is built, and the workplaces where people earn a living to show how AI can become a pathway to new opportunities for people everywhere.Register Here Monday, September 8 @ 12pm PT Virtual Event: As part of the Forum’s Future of Work series, Dr. Ronnie Chatterji, (Chief Economist at OpenAI), welcomes David J. Deming, (Danoff Dean of Harvard College and Professor of Political Economy at the Harvard Kennedy School), for a conversation on how AI is reshaping skills, education, and jobs. They will share new findings about how ChatGPT is being used to solve real-world problems—and what those patterns reveal about the future of work.Register Here Thursday, September 18 @ 5pm PT Virtual Event: In our first Careers at the Frontier conversation, OpenAI Head of Recruiting Joaquin Quiñonero Candela shared why the world’s top talent chooses OpenAI and what values guide our hiring. In this follow-up session, we’ll take a closer look at the recruiting process in practice. You’ll hear directly from OpenAI recruiters about the top skills they look for in candidates, what it’s like to review thousands of applications, and what makes a candidate stand out. They’ll also share behind-the-scenes stories about how OpenAI hired some of its most accomplished researchers. You can expect concrete advice for future applicants, including how to craft a clear resume, prepare for coding interviews, and demonstrate alignment with OpenAI’s mission. This session will move from principles to practical examples of how OpenAI hires—and what sets successful candidates apart. P.S. It will also be super fun!Register Here Thursday, September 25 @ 5pm PT Virtual Event: AI Literacy is not about replacing good teaching—it’s about enhancing it. Casey Cuny, 2024 California Teacher of the Year, with more than two decades of classroom and leadership experience, frames AI as both a challenge and an opportunity for educators. His core message is simple yet powerful: “Good teaching is still good teaching—AI just changes the tools.” In this session, Casey shows how AI can boost learning outcomes, reduce teacher workload, and serve as a creative partner in lesson planning, prompting, and project design. He explores how educators can personalize instruction, close learning gaps, and streamline tasks like grading and emails. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to integrate AI into their classrooms—from using it as a study buddy for students to designing custom prompts and applying guardrails for responsible use. Most importantly, Casey offers a powerful mindset shift: AI can raise expectations and move students from rote tasks to deeper, more meaningful learning.Register Here Member SpotlightsNatalie Buda SmithDirector of Digital Strategy, Library of CongressNatalie Buda Smith is the Director of Digital Strategy at the Library of Congress, where she leads transformative initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and public service. With over 30 years of experience across the U.S. and Europe, she has shaped digital platforms and user experiences through research, design, and strategic innovation.Sid SijbrandijFounder & Chair, GitLab, GitLab FoundationSid Sijbrandij (pronounced “see-brandy”) is the Co-founder and Executive Chair of GitLab Inc., the AI-powered DevSecOps platform used by over 30 million users worldwide. He served as CEO from 2012 to 2024, leading GitLab from a passion project to a Y Combinator success story and a pioneer in open-core innovation. Named one of Forbes’ “top business minds of the pandemic,” Sid is a recognized voice on remote work, AI, and the future of entrepreneurship.Alex NawarArchitect, OpenAI AcademyAlex Nawar is a member of the Global Affairs team at OpenAI and leader of the OpenAI Academy, where he leads partnerships focused on socially beneficial applications of AI. Prior to OpenAI, Alex led global programs at GiveDirectly, an NGO that sends cash transfers to people living in poverty. Prior to GiveDirectly, Alex led research programs evaluating social programs in the U.S. and East Africa.Joal SteinDirector of Communications and Operations, Collective Intelligence ProjectJoal Stein is the Director of Communications and Operations at the Collective Intelligence Project. Previously, he served as Chief of Staff and Director of Business for Transformations of the Human, leading interdisciplinary teams of linguists, AI developers, ethicists, philosophers, historians, and legal scholars.Tyler JohnsonProject Coordinator, OpenAITyler Johnson is a Project Coordinator at OpenAI, where he leads logistics and event operations for the national Innovating for America tour and supports marketing operations for the OpenAI Forum. With a background in political advance work, Tyler previously supported Vice President Kamala Harris on over 35 domestic trips, managing large-scale event execution and principal movement. He holds a degree in Public Policy and Management at the University at Albany. On Demand Content On-Demand Replay: AI for Economic Opportunity Demo DayAlex Nawar and Sid Sijrandiji joined us at The GitLab Foundation’s AI Demo Day which highlighted how AI can drive economic opportunity, improve access to essential services, and empower workers. Speakers from GitLab Foundation, OpenAI, and two nonprofit leaders (mRelief and CareerVillage) emphasized using AI to address structural inequities, enhance productivity, and create pathways to upward mobility. They discussed leveraging AI for public benefit, workforce agility, and democratized access, aligning with OpenAI’s messaging on democratic AI, infrastructure investment, and shared benefits.Replay the Recording On-Demand Replay: How Wharton Is Becoming an AI Native Institution Wharton is quickly becoming an AI-native institution—and this OpenAI Forum event explored exactly how. Natalie Cone, our Community Architect, hosted a lively conversation with Dr. Richard Waterman, MBA students Nupur Jain and Ceren Okar, and IT project lead Brandon Lafving. They shared how tools like StatBot are reshaping learning by summarizing lectures and streamlining collaboration across faculty. OpenAI’s Sia Raj Purohit also introduced a clear, three-stage model for AI adoption in higher ed, starting with individual faculty and scaling to full institutional transformation. What stood out most? Students are leading the charge.Replay the Recording On-Demand Replay: Music is MathAt this OpenAI Forum members gathered to celebrate the Forum’s growth from 200 to 10,000 members, with an evening where music met machine. The night opened with “Ode to the Sun and Moon,” a hauntingly beautiful piece that turned 2024 eclipse data into sound, performed by Ivan Linn (Wavv) and OpenAI’s Jess Chang. Heartbeats guided Richard Reed Perry’s “Music for Heart and Breath,” produced by Carol Reiley and brought to life by Daniel Stewart and In Sun Jang. From Tony Jebara’s live brainwave display to Kim Old’s insights on neurotech, the performances blurred the line between biology, data, and sound. A panel on “Music is Math,” featuring Ivan Linn, Carol Reiley, and Greg Schmidt of NASA, brought it all home—AI isn’t just shaping creativity; it’s redefining how we make and experience art.Replay the RecordingAbout the OpenAI ForumThe OpenAI Forum is a vibrant global community of experts committed to advancing OpenAI’s mission: building artificial general intelligence (AGI) that benefits everyone. Since 2023, the OpenAI Forum has been building an ecosystem of collaborators with the intention of forging impactful partnerships, exchanging resources and ideas, and amplifying AI use cases working to solve humanity’s most challenging problems. What to Expect: The Forum offers regular virtual and in-person programming—including expert panels, OpenAI-led research talks, ChatGPT tutorials, networking events, and dinner mixers at OpenAI offices. You’ll meet trailblazers across disciplines: from astronomers and neuroscientists to artists, public sector leaders, economists, and more. You’re not just an attendee—you’re a welcomed guest at every event. Network of Experts: Meet and collaborate with the people operating at the highest expression of expertise in their field. Public Resources & Replays: Anyone in the world is welcome to join the OpenAI Forum as a guest. Guests can attend live streamed events and explore and share our growing archive of past talks, essays, and learning resources. The community is composed of 2 tiers of engagement: Guests: All you have to do is sign up and activate your profile by validating your email.Members: in order to become a full member of the OpenAI Forum, you need toComplete your profile, including a headshot, and a short bio section.Demonstrate expertise or significant level of experience in your discipline, or area of practice.Register for an upcoming event. Who Qualifies as an Expert? We define expertise as deep insight in a specific area—gained through study, practice, creative work, lived experience, or leadership. We welcome individuals shaping their fields through research, storytelling, policy, entrepreneurship, education, or advocacy. Credentials matter, but so do grassroots leadership, interdisciplinary work, and nontraditional paths. Expertise comes in many forms, across identities, geographies, and disciplines. We hope to see you soon in the OpenAI Forum! Warm Regards,Natalie Cone OpenAI Forum Community OpenAI, 1960 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States