OpenAI Considers Higher-Priced Subscriptions for Chatbot AI Models
OpenAI executives are discussing the possibility of introducing pricier subscriptions for their upcoming large language models, specifically focusing on the reasoning-oriented Strawberry and a new flagship LLM named Orion, according to a report by The Information.
Internal Talks at OpenAI
– Subscription prices could go up to $2,000 per month
– The discussions were part of early internal talks at OpenAI, as shared by a source with direct knowledge of the numbers.
ChatGPT Plus and Free Tier
– ChatGPT Plus currently costs $20 per month
– The free tier of the model is heavily utilized by hundreds of millions of users monthly
Project “Strawberry”
– OpenAI, supported by Microsoft, is working on Project “Strawberry” to enhance AI models’ capabilities for deep research
– It involves a specialized approach to post-training OpenAI’s generative AI models to improve their performance after training on vast amounts of data.
Potential Investments in OpenAI
– Reports suggest that Apple and Nvidia are considering investments in OpenAI
– New fundraising round could value OpenAI at over $100 billion
Hot Take
OpenAI is exploring the idea of higher-priced subscriptions for its Chatbot AI models, signaling potential changes in the accessibility of their services. With the growing popularity of AI applications, OpenAI’s strategic decisions could shape the future landscape of conversational AI technologies.
Sources:
– ET Money
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