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You know, sometimes I read these tech biz updates, and it’s like trying to guess if the weather’s gonna turn. Seriously, OpenAI was supposedly about to sink last year. Word on the street was they’d lose a whopping $5 billion in a year. But, guess what, then there’s this twist—like in a movie where you think the hero’s done for, and bam! Investors jump in, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Thrive Capital, waving $6.6 billion around. Suddenly they’re worth $156 billion. It’s like magic or a financial Houdini act.
Now, fast forward, and they’re at it again with funding. SoftBank’s leading this time, roping in $40 billion and, somehow, now they’re sailing on a $300 billion ship. But here’s the kicker—they’re still floundering with this whole “how do we actually make money?” thing. Maybe it’s Microsoft’s fault. Or maybe it’s just a tech company thing. Who knows?
Their costs? Sky-high. Between training fancy AI models, paying staff, and other whatnots, it’s all adding up. They’ve floated this idea—premium subscription plans so folks can shell out more when the AI has to “think harder” (whatever that means). I kinda picture a brainy AI dude grunting and straining over an unusually tough math problem.
And hey, seems like OpenAI’s toying with the idea of weekly and lifetime subscriptions for ChatGPT. Right now, sure, you can pay monthly or yearly, but a weekly plan for those who just want a sprinkle of AI magic now and then? Not a bad idea, okay?
Some tech sleuth, a @M1Astra—no idea who they are, but props—spotted this in a ChatGPT update. Apparently, the code hints at these new plans. It’s like deciphering secret messages for future AI market plans! Anyway… where was I? Oh, right, those new subscriptions.
These weekly plans could be a saver for occasional users. But lifetime subs? It’s like betting on a horse that might morph into a unicorn. Generative AI grows fast, costs faster. Will users bite? Maybe some die-hard fans will. Personally, I can’t decide if it’s brilliant or just bonkers.
What do you think? Is a lifetime ChatGPT sub worth it? Shoot your thoughts below; let’s chat.
