OpenAI may hike ChatGPT subscriptions to $2,000 for next-gen AIs, but terms remain unclear

OpenAI plans to hike ChatGPT subscriptions to $2,000, unveiling advanced AI models like 'Strawberry' with unclear terms.

: OpenAI considers raising ChatGPT subscription fees from $20 to potentially $2,000 for access to next-gen AI capabilities, although terms remain unclear. The new model 'Strawberry' could launch this fall to handle complex reasoning tasks. High costs and financial instability might necessitate the increase, despite 200 million weekly active users.

OpenAI is contemplating a significant hike in its ChatGPT subscription fees to $2,000, moving from the current $20. The increase could apply monthly, annually, or as a new tier, targeting enterprises needing advanced AI capabilities. Financial stability concerns amid high running costs of $700,000 per day for ChatGPT may drive this change.

An anonymous source indicated that OpenAI's new model, codenamed 'Strawberry', could be released as early as this fall. This sophisticated model would tackle intricate multi-step problems, utilizing novel post-training techniques and human feedback for refinement. 'Strawberry' is also expected to generate high-quality data for an even more advanced model called 'Orion'.

Despite the platform's massive growth, boasting over 200 million weekly active users and more than 1 million business subscribers, OpenAI faces potential financial woes. Reports suggest the company could lose $5 billion this year without additional capital. This new subscription strategy, while potentially reducing demand, aims to reserve the top-tier AI for enterprises.