OpenAI’s CFO, Sarah Friar, suggests that business users may need to pay thousands of dollars a month for its artificial intelligence software. According to Friar, the cost should be based on the value provided by the technology, rather than a flat rate per seat or user.
The company currently offers two consumer subscription tiers: $20/month and $200/month. However, OpenAI is considering a new pricing model that could charge customers more for the value their business gets from using the software.
Friar believes that if AI can make tasks easier and provide significant benefits to businesses, such as having a “paralegal at their fingertips,” then it’s reasonable to expect a higher price. The company is developing an AI agent that can perform complicated tasks like booking travel or conducting research.
This pricing shift could be more economical for companies, especially those with multiple employees who use the software. By charging based on value rather than cost per seat, OpenAI aims to offset the high development costs of its AI systems and ensure the technology remains profitable in the long run.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-10/openai-cfo-thinks-business-users-will-pay-thousands-for-ai-software