Sam Altman Reveals OpenAI is Losing Money on the ChatGPT Pro Plan
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has disclosed that the company is currently operating at a loss on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan, as usage has exceeded expectations. In a series of posts on X, Altman stated, “I personally chose the price, and thought we would make some money."
Since its launch at the end of the previous year, ChatGPT Pro has provided users with access to an upgraded version of OpenAI’s o1 reasoning AI model. The Pro plan also eliminates rate limits on other tools, including the Sora video generator.
Despite raising approximately $20 billion since its inception, OpenAI has yet to achieve profitability. Reports indicated that the company anticipated around $5 billion in losses against $3.7 billion in revenue last year. Key costs driving this deficit include staffing, office expenses, and the infrastructure necessary for AI training. Running ChatGPT alone was estimated to cost OpenAI around $700,000 each day.
Recently, OpenAI acknowledged needing "more capital than it imagined" as it prepares for a corporate restructuring aimed at attracting new investments. To become profitable, the company is reportedly considering raising the prices of its subscription tiers. Projections suggest that OpenAI expects its revenue to reach $100 billion by 2029, potentially equating it to the current annual sales of Nestlé.
For more details on ChatGPT Pro, visit: ChatGPT Pro.
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