OpenAI’s latest move to introduce a paid tier for its popular language processing model, ChatGPT, has caused quite a stir in the tech industry. Reports have emerged that select customers have been invited to test out the professional version of the service, with a monthly subscription fee of $42.
This development comes as no surprise, as OpenAI had previously hinted at the possibility of a professional version of ChatGPT. In a statement, the company mentioned that it was inviting a select group of users to test an early version of the service, but this is the first time we’ve seen it being rolled out to a wider audience and at a set price point.
According to those who have received access to the professional version, ChatGPT Pro promises faster response times, more reliable access and “priority access to new features.” It remains to be seen what these new features will be, but the prospect of more reliable access alone is a major incentive for those who use the service heavily, as the model currently experiences capacity issues at times.
This news comes on the heels of reports that Microsoft is planning to integrate ChatGPT into its search engine, Bing. It seems that ChatGPT’s capabilities are in high demand, and OpenAI’s decision to offer a paid version of the model could open up new opportunities for the company.
