OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, has introduced a new monthly subscription called ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200 (€189 or £157). They claim this subscription is designed for "researchers, engineers, and other individuals who utilize advanced intelligence on a daily basis to enhance their productivity and stay updated with the latest AI developments."
Enhanced Model
With the Pro plan, users will gain access to a more advanced version of the o1 model. This enhanced model utilizes additional computing power to "think longer" and deliver more precise answers, especially for inquiries related to "data science, programming, and legal case analysis."
According to OpenAI's evaluations, the o1 pro model outperforms the standard o1 and its preview in areas like mathematics, science, and programming tasks. Users subscribed to the Pro plan can select the o1 pro from the model selection tool within the chatbot interface.
Waiting for Answers
Generating answers with the o1 pro model will take a bit more time. To help with this, OpenAI has incorporated a progress bar to show users how much longer they need to wait, and you will receive an in-app notification when your answer is ready. You also have the option to switch between different chats while you wait.
OpenAI has also revealed a grants initiative aimed at medical researchers in the United States. Initially, this program will support only ten researchers in the US, but it is expected to grow as the Pro plan expands to additional regions.
