OpenAI, Malta Offer 1 Year of Free ChatGPT Plus to All Citizens
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Updated · OpenAI · May 16
OpenAI, Malta Offer 1 Year of Free ChatGPT Plus to All Citizens
9 articles · Updated · OpenAI · May 16
Malta will give citizens one year of free ChatGPT Plus after they complete a University of Malta AI literacy course under a new national partnership with OpenAI.
The first phase starts in May, with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority handling distribution to eligible participants and expanding access as more residents and citizens abroad finish the course.
The program is designed to build practical AI skills and responsible use, targeting everyday applications at home and work rather than broad promotional access alone.
OpenAI cast the deal as the first rollout of ChatGPT Plus to an entire country's citizens and part of its OpenAI for Countries push, which already includes work with Estonia and Greece.
After the free year of ChatGPT Plus expires, what is Malta's plan to sustain its newly AI-skilled populace?
With universal AI access, will Malta see real economic growth or just a nation of efficient prompters?
Malta’s ChatGPT Plus Initiative: Free National Access and the “AI for All” Completion Metric
Overview
On May 16, 2026, Malta became the first country to announce the Malta–OpenAI ChatGPT Plus Initiative, offering all citizens and residents one year of free ChatGPT Plus access. Managed by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority, the program’s growth is tied to the completion rate of the 'AI for All' course, reflecting a strategic focus on boosting national AI literacy and adoption. While financial details remain undisclosed, the partnership aims to empower the population with advanced AI tools, drive digital transformation, and foster innovation and accessibility across the nation.