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OpenAI Introduces Guided Learning Study Mode in ChatGPT

Study Mode uses Socratic prompts, quizzes, tailored feedback to transform ChatGPT into an interactive tutor

ChatGPT's Study Mode makes it harder to get answers right away. That's a good thing.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, delivers remarks at the Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference at the Federal Reserve on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • The feature is live for logged-in Free, Plus, Pro and Team users, with availability for ChatGPT Edu expected in the coming weeks
  • OpenAI collaborated with educators, learning scientists and pedagogy experts across about 40 institutions to design Study Mode’s guided-learning framework
  • Its initial implementation relies on custom system instructions for rapid rollout and will be refined through student feedback before deeper integration into ChatGPT’s core models
  • Study Mode employs Socratic questioning, scaffolded prompts, knowledge checks and personalized feedback to foster active learning instead of delivering direct answers
  • The launch signals a sharpening AI education race as competitors from Google to Anthropic develop similar tools to shape the future of edtech