OpenAI Hits 1 Million Business Users, Plans New High-Priced AI Models

OpenAI announced on Thursday that it has reached over 1 million paying users across its business products, which include ChatGPT Enterprise, Team, and Edu. The continued adoption of its AI chatbot stems from its powerful large language model, positioning OpenAI as a leader in the AI business space. This number reflects significant growth from the 600,000 users reported in April, underscoring the success of CEO Sam Altman’s push for enterprise adoption of ChatGPT in corporate environments.

New High-Priced Subscription Models in the Works

In a separate report by The Information, it was revealed that OpenAI executives have been in discussions about introducing higher-priced subscription models for upcoming large language models. Two models in the spotlight are a reasoning-focused LLM called “Strawberry” and a new flagship model named “Orion.” Early internal discussions have indicated subscription prices could reach as high as $2,000 per month, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

For context, ChatGPT Plus is currently priced at $20 per month, with hundreds of millions of users utilizing the free tier of the model each month.

Focus on Deep Research with 'Strawberry'

OpenAI’s “Strawberry” model is reportedly designed to push the boundaries of deep research, according to a recent exclusive report from Reuters. Strawberry utilizes a technique known as “post-training,” which involves adapting OpenAI’s generative AI models for more specialized tasks after they’ve already been trained on generalized data. This development reflects OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities of its AI models for more targeted applications.

Fundraising Talks Amid Skyrocketing Valuation

These pricing discussions come as OpenAI explores additional investment opportunities. Recent media reports suggest that tech giants like Apple and Nvidia are in talks to invest in OpenAI as part of a new fundraising round, which could push the company's valuation to over $100 billion. This potential influx of capital would further solidify OpenAI’s position in the competitive AI market.

ChatGPT User Base Soars to 200 Million Weekly

In another milestone, OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot now boasts more than 200 million weekly active users. This marks a doubling of the user base since last fall, illustrating the ongoing appeal and popularity of the platform as it continues to evolve and grow.