Google One hits 150 million subscribers - looks like we're willing to pay for AI after all

"Despite only 8% of adults initially expressing willingness to pay for AI, the number of AI subscriptions, like Google One and ChatGPT, has surged."

"The introduction of Google One's AI Premium plan coincided with a significant increase in subscriptions, highlighting a growing acceptance of paid AI services."

Despite surveys indicating limited public interest in paying for AI features, recent data shows a surge in AI subscriptions, particularly for Google One and ChatGPT. Google One registered a remarkable increase, surpassing 150 million subscribers, largely due to its newly introduced AI Premium plan priced at $20 a month offering enhanced features. Similarly, ChatGPT reported generating substantial revenue, highlighting a contradiction between initial reluctance to pay for AI and the rising acceptance of paid AI services among users who see value in these tools.

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