OpenAI Considering Monthly Subscription Prices as High as $2000 for New AI Models

OpenAI executives are considering introducing premium subscriptions for advanced language models, including Strawberry and Orion, with potential monthly prices reaching up to $2,000. This move is driven by concerns about covering operational costs for ChatGPT, which currently generates around $2 billion annually from $20 monthly subscriptions. More sophisticated models like Strawberry and Orion require additional computing power, which could increase expenses. The new subscriptions would aim to address these growing operational costs and ensure the sustainability of OpenAI's services.