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October 6, 2025
Episode 85: OpenAI’s New Data Shows How We Really Use ChatGPT

OpenAI’s New Data Shows How We Really Use ChatGPT

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OpenAI: How people are using ChatGPT

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In this episode of The Higher Ed Pulse, Mallory Willsea is joined by Heather Mueller, Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder of Capture Higher Ed, to unpack OpenAI’s groundbreaking analysis of 1.5 million ChatGPT conversations. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping behavior—not just as a task assistant, but as an advisor—and what that means for higher ed marketing, enrollment strategy, and the future of student support. This is a must-listen for enrollment leaders navigating AI’s fast-evolving role in our industry.

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Mallory Willsea is a strategist and consultant working at the intersection of higher education.

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Heather Mueller

Heather Mueller, Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder at Capture Higher Ed.

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