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‘People use it much more than we expected’: Sam Altman says OpenAI is ‘losing money’ despite launching $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription service
OpenAI is worried about its costs despite raising $20 billion in funding and growing to 300 million active users — and it’s all down to its popularity. That’s according to CEO Sam Altman, who earlier this month revealed the company was losing money on professional-level subscriptions despite them costing $200 a month. The company unveiled its professional tier in December…
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OpenAI is losing money on its pricey ChatGPT Pro subscription – Computerworld
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in a post on X, says the AI company is currently losing money on its ChatGPT Pro subscription. “People are using it much more than we expected,” he wrote. The company introduced its ChatGPT Pro subscription in December. The subscription costs $200 a month and gives users access to an upgraded version of the o1 reasoning…
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You Can Binge Severance (or Any Apple TV+ Original) Without a Subscription This Weekend
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple TV+ is ringing in 2025 by offering up a weekend of free streaming for all of its original programming. On Jan. 4–5, anyone can log into Apple’s streaming service on any compatible device and binge Apple Original movies and TV shows at no charge. Apple hasn’t clarified whether its…
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X raises Premium Plus subscription pricing by almost 40 percent
X has substantially raised the price of its top-tier user subscription in multiple regions to help bolster the platform’s creator payouts. The increase for Premium Plus came into effect on December 21st according to X, raising prices in the US from $16 per month to $22, or from $168 to $229 for annual subscriptions. Many European countries like France, Germany,…
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Apple reportedly won’t launch an iPhone subscription service
Apple is no longer developing a hardware subscription service for iPhones that would let subscribers get a new iPhone every year, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman initially reported in 2022 that Apple was working on the service, and while it was apparently supposed to launch that year, the project was delayed due because of “software bugs and regulatory concerns,”…
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Here’s What a Paid Bluesky Subscription Might Look Like
Bluesky has a lot going for it right now. One of those perks is the site is entirely free to join and use. There’s nothing locked behind a paywall that separates paying users from others: What you see is what you get. However, the times may be a-changin’. As reported by TechCrunch, Bluesky is actively working on a subscription model…
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How to cancel an ExpressVPN subscription (and get a refund)
There are plenty of reasons why you might consider canceling your VPN subscription. Maybe you no longer need the added privacy for work or are exploring other options to secure your online activity. Some people find they’re not using the VPN as much as anticipated, while others might be facing budget concerns and looking to cut down on subscriptions. Additionally,…
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What Is MUBI, and Is a Subscription Worth the Money?
Quick Links Is a Subscription Worth It? If you are a fan of arthouse cinema, you might have come across MUBI. It has a lot to offer in terms of its collection and features, but is a MUBI subscription actually worth it? What Is MUBI? MUBI is a treasure trove for anyone obsessed with film. With curated collections and handpicked…
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Kaseya launches Kaseya 365 User subscription, acquires SaaS Alerts
Cybersecurity and IT management software provider Kaseya has announced the launch of its new Kaseya 365 User subscription, alongside the acquisition of security firm SaaS Alerts. Officially unveiled at DattoCon Miami, Kaseya said MSPs can leverage the new service to help customers tackle threats to user identity and security, as well as drive their own profitability, the company said. Alongside…
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Cancelling those annoying subscription services is about to get a whole lot easier — here’s how
Based solely on the number of podcasts ads I hear for services that monitor personal spending, canceling subscriptions is an annoying, complicated process that most of us would rather forget about than stop paying for things we’re not using. Obviously, companies that rely on subscription fees don’t want you cancelling, with some throwing up roadblocks to stop you. That may…
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