OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan is operating at a loss due to higher-than-expected usage.

 

 

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan is operating at a loss due to higher-than-expected usage. Despite offering advanced tools like the o1 reasoning AI model and unlimited access to features like the Sora video generator, the pricing has proven insufficient to cover the growing costs.

 

OpenAI, which has raised nearly $20 billion, faces mounting financial hurdles, including projected losses of $5 billion in 2024. ChatGPT alone is estimated to cost $700,000 daily to operate. To address these challenges, OpenAI is considering raising subscription prices and restructuring its corporate model to attract fresh investments.

 

While the company faces short-term struggles, it remains optimistic about reaching $100 billion in revenue by 2029, aiming to solidify its position as a leader in AI innovation.