Posted 1/22/2024, 12:30:00 PM
AI Subscriptions Become New Revenue Stream for Tech Giants
- OpenAI launched ChatGPT Plus subscription for $20/month, providing faster response times and access during peak times
- Amazon is reportedly launching "Alexa Plus" in June - an AI-powered Alexa with a monthly subscription fee
- Samsung announced it will start charging for its previously free Galaxy AI service by 2026
- Several other companies have launched or are planning paid AI subscriptions in the $10-$20 per month range
- It's unclear if users will pay these prices long-term for AI services that currently have limited practical use cases