OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT Pro will soon be available. This premium subscription costs $200 per month and targets demanding users. The service offers unlimited access to all OpenAI models, including the latest version of the o1 "reasoning" model. The platform is designed for professionals who use AI for complex tasks such as programming, mathematics, and data analysis.
What makes ChatGPT Pro unique?
The o1 model is a core component of ChatGPT Pro and offers unique capabilities such as advanced reasoning and enhanced image analysis. This model, which self-monitors during operation, has been trained to make fewer mistakes with complex questions. Compared to previous versions, this version promises 34% fewer major errors and faster response times.
Interestingly, the full o1 model performs worse on some benchmarks, such as MLE-Bench, than the earlier preview version. Nevertheless, OpenAI has further expanded its capabilities, enabling o1 to analyze images and reason more concisely. These improvements make the model more versatile and efficient to use.
What does this mean for companies and professionals?
Companies and freelancers can achieve significant productivity improvements with ChatGPT Pro, especially in technical sectors such as data science and legal analysis. The subscription offers exclusive access to o1 pro mode, an advanced feature that utilizes more computing power to answer the most challenging questions more accurately. However, the price of $200 per month remains a barrier, making the product particularly suitable for organizations with specific, demanding needs.
Future Plans of OpenAI
ChatGPT Pro is not yet available, but OpenAI already has ambitious plans for the future. The company is working on integrating GPT-4 into the API, which will introduce new capabilities such as function calls and web browsing. These features are expected to make the platform even more appealing to business users.
The high price seems to fit within a broader strategy by OpenAI to reduce its losses. Despite a monthly revenue of $300 million, OpenAI expects to lose $5 billion this year. With ChatGPT Pro, the company aims to increase its revenue by providing more value to its most active users.