OpenAI May Introduce A Paid Pro Version Of ChatGPT
OpenAI plans to launch the premium version of the ChatGPT AI-powered chatbot. It will provide enhanced performance.
- OpenAI has created an open waitlist for the paid-for Version of ChatGPT.
- The Pro version will come with advantages like quicker response times and more significant messages limits
- OpenAI will need to make money from ChatGPT at some point due to computing costs.
OpenAI has posted on its Discord channel that it will launch a paid-for version of its well-known chatbot powered by AI, ChatGPT.
According to the news release, the professional version of ChatGPT will be more efficient and reliable.
The advantages that ChatGPT Professional offers ChatGPT Professional are believed to include the following:
- There are no blackout times.
- Rapider response to requests
- Minimum 2X the standard daily limit for messages
Monetizing ChatGPT using a professional version can allow OpenAI to earn money to fund its ongoing development and maintenance.
However, it’s important to remember that this announcement does not constitute an official declaration for ChatGPT professionals. More details, including pricing, are yet to be released.
Here’s the complete list of details shared on Discord by OpenAI in Discord.
The OpenAI announces the possibility of monetization For ChatGPT
OpenAI reveals it is thinking about ways to make money from ChatGPT.
While there aren’t any official plans currently in development, one alternative OpenAI is contemplating is a new version of ChatGPT designed for professionals.
The announcement is:
“We’re considering ways to make money from ChatGPT (early thinking, no information public yet). We’re determined to keep developing and maintaining ChatGPT, and monetization is one option we’re evaluating to ensure its sustainability over the long term. We’d love to talk with a few people for 15 minutes to gain an early response. If you’re keen on talking, please fill out this form (takes about 10 minutes to complete).”
OpenAI’s announcement provides a waitlist that allows you to join a trial Version of ChatGPT Professional.
If you are interested, complete a form with questions about how you utilize ChatGPT and what price you’d be willing to spend.
The form states that the participants who have been selected to participate in the pilot program will be notified individually:
“If we choose you, we’ll contact you to arrange the payment process and trial. Keep in mind it’s an initial experiment that is susceptible to change. We have not yet made accessible paid pro access to everyone at the moment.”
Although the waitlist is open to everyone, only selected people will be able to join.
Will ChatGPT Regular Remain Free?
No matter what happens, if OpenAI decides to go forward with ChatGPT Professional, OpenAI does not make any promises that it will offer an unpaid version.
ChatGPT’s version ChatGPT which is available right now is a trial version for research that is free.
We’re all beta testers of what will eventually be an expensive product.
OpenAI Founding Sam Altman says he has to make money from ChatGPT because of the cost of computing:
The funding from investors helps OpenAI to pay for the expenses of operating ChatGPT however, investors are expecting a return.
With strong corporate sponsors such as Microsoft and Microsoft, there’s plenty of demands on OpenAI to earn a profit.
In the event that Microsoft intends to spend another $10 billion, chats about earning money through ChatGPT could soon get more intense.
We’ll keep an eye on the discussions around ChatGPT Professional’s discussion on Discord and update you with any new information as they become available.