A subscription for more power
Designed for power users
ChatGPT Pro targets those who want to push AI to its limits: developers, researchers or mathematics experts. Jason Wei, a member of the OpenAI technical team, explained to TechCrunch that this new plan is aimed at those who expect maximum performance on complex tasks.
The o1 model, launched last September, is capable of reason
independently, allowing them to plan their responses and check their own conclusions. Of course, it takes more time, but OpenAI promises more reliable and precise answers, especially on advanced topics like coding, science or legal analysis.
Compared to its preview version, o1 has been improved. It can now analyze images with great precision. OpenAI also announces a 34% reduction in major errors on complex questions. By upgrading to ChatGPT Pro, users will benefit from o1 Pro Mode
an even more efficient version, using more computing power to solve the most difficult queries.
Small detail: responses will sometimes take longer to arrive. To avoid impatience, a notification system is provided to notify you as soon as the response is ready.
-$200 a month is a lot
At this price, OpenAI knows that this will scare more than one person, especially among general public users currently subscribed to the formula. Plus
. However, to try to pass the pill, OpenAI plans to offer free subscriptions to certain researchers from prestigious institutions.
Why such a marked move upmarket today? OpenAI remains plagued by significant financial losses. With losses estimated at $5 billion this year, the company must find ways to replenish its coffers. Training its models costs a fortune, and as long as advertising is not present on the service, the company relies on subscriptions to generate revenue. Despite everything, ChatGPT remains the most profitable service for OpenAI, with 300 million users each week.
Who is ChatGPT Pro for?
As you will have understood, ChatGPT Pro will be of particular interest to users with very specific needs, seeking to minimize errors in the results offered. If you're not ready to pay $200 per month, don't panic: the o1 model remains accessible in classic plans. We still don't know when this offer will be available to everyone, but we will be sure to keep you informed and test it as soon as it is released.
