The California State University system is renewing its contract with OpenAI in a deal worth $13 million a year for the next three years. The agreement provides ChatGPT Edu access to more than 470,000 students and 63,000 faculty and staff across the CSU system. Some faculty members continue to oppose the contract, raising concerns about cost, reliability, and the use of AI chatbots in education. University leaders say the partnership will help prepare students and staff for a growing AI-driven workplace.