ChatGPT Subscription Fee Hike on the Horizon
In a move that could impact millions of users, OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly planning to increase subscription prices for its premium service.
A recent report by The New York Times reveals that OpenAI is considering a price increase for ChatGPT Plus. Internal documents presented to investors indicate that the subscription fee may go up by about USD2 by the end of 2024. The price is expected to continue rising over the next five years, possibly reaching USD44 (~RM181).
ChatGPT Plus offers users access to the latest AI models, faster response times, and priority access to new features. While the free version of ChatGPT remains available, the paid tier provides a more enhanced experience.
OpenAI has not yet confirmed or denied these reports. It is still unclear whether the price increase will apply to all regions. There may also be variations based on geographic location.
This potential price hike comes as OpenAI continues to invest heavily in research and development to improve ChatGPT’s capabilities. The company has hinted at introducing additional premium tiers. These new tiers would offer more advanced features. However, the details of these plans remain unclear.
As the AI landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how users respond to potential price increases for ChatGPT and other AI-powered services.
