OpenAI likely to introduce lifetime AI subscription plans

In a remarkable development, OpenAI is exploring new subscription options to help offset the high costs of running its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.

Valued at $300 billion after a recent $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, the Sam Altman-led company is considering introducing weekly and lifetime plans for its ChatGPT Plus service.

To note, currently, ChatGPT Plus costs $20 monthly, with options for monthly or annual payments.

The potential new plans aim to provide more flexibility for users, particularly those who require occasional access to advanced features.

Moreover, a weekly subscription could be beneficial for short-term projects or specific tasks, such as generating image galleries or completing assignments.

However, the lifetime subscription plan might be more complex to implement, given the ongoing expenses associated with AI processing and hardware.

The introduction of these new plans is not yet official, and pricing details remain unknown.

If implemented, the changes could impact ChatGPT Plus users, while ChatGPT Team and Enterprise users already have the option for yearly subscriptions.

Similarly, OpenAI's existing subscription plans include ChatGPT Plus for $20/month and ChatGPT Pro for $200/month, offering advanced features like unlimited access to OpenAI's most intelligent models.