In April 2025, OpenAI introduced an initiative to offer its ChatGPT Plus subscription for free to college students in the U.S. and Canada, enhancing accessibility to its advanced AI features. Amid this, the cost of the o3 AI model has surged higher than initial estimates, raising concerns about the economic feasibility of its implementation. Additionally, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reported capacity challenges causing product release delays. The company also announced plans to introduce a new open language model, engaging the developer community for feedback through upcoming events.
OpenAI is offering its $20-per-month ChatGPT Plus subscription tier for free to all college students in the U.S. and Canada through the end of May.
OpenAI's o3 model's estimated computing costs have increased significantly, now suggesting up to $30,000 per task, reflecting unforeseen demand and complexity.
CEO Sam Altman indicated that popular demand for the new image-generation tools might cause delays in product releases and potential service slowdowns.
OpenAI plans to unveil a new open AI language model, the first since GPT-2, while engaging developers through events for feedback and prototype showcases.
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