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OpenAI may be trying to introduce more duration-based membership models. A tipster provided code from the ChatGPT app and discovered mentions of weekly and lifetime subscriptions to the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. These levels may be part of the ChatGPT Plus plan. Notably, the pricing specifics for the levels are now unclear. The San Francisco-based AI business has not made any public announcements about new subscription levels. Notably, in December 2024, the corporation launched the Pro membership tier, which costs $200 (approximately Rs. 17,000) each month.
OpenAI Could Plan ChatGPT's New Subscription Tiers
In a post on X (previously known as Twitter), AI tipster M1 (M1Astra) revealed code from the current ChatGPT app development. The code disclosed information on potential subscription plans that the firm may be exploring. Gadgets 360 employees were unable to verify the facts contained in the leak.
According to a screenshot provided by the tipster, the strings appear to depict the ChatGPT Plus membership onboarding page. This is the page that appears when users tap the "Get Plus" option in the mobile and desktop apps. This page now offers users to purchase a monthly membership for $20 (about Rs. 1,700) or a yearly plan.
However, the code strings contain references to weekly and lifetime plans. There is no more information provided, and the price remains unclear at this moment. In addition, the AI business has not confirmed any new impending subscription plans. It is possible that these plans are only fillers and are not intended to be displayed on the front end.
However, the potential that the corporation is contemplating these possibilities cannot be discounted. A weekly plan is more practical since it provides greater flexibility to consumers who wish to utilize the premium function for a limited time. The target population for this would be students and professionals just beginning out in their jobs, as well as hobbyists interested in testing out new features.
However, a lifelong subscription is exceptional. Fixing a price for a growing platform and technology is challenging enough, but factoring in the exponentially expanding processing power with each generation of GPT devices complicates matters even more. Furthermore, even if the corporation could figure out how to assess a lifetime membership, finding enough consumers ready to pay the price may be tough.
It should be noted that these are only assumptions, and OpenAI may have alternative objectives. We will have to wait for an official declaration from the AI business.
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