OpenAI Launches $8 ChatGPT Tier, Projecting Massive Growth to 122 Million Paid Subscribers

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Published: Apr 29, 2026 10:26
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OpenAI is making its advanced 生成式人工智能 more accessible than ever by introducing a highly affordable $8 monthly subscription tier. This brilliant strategic move is projected to expand their paid user base by an astonishing 36 times, reaching an incredible 112 million subscribers. By tapping into high-volume ad revenue alongside these affordable tiers, OpenAI is charting an exciting path toward achieving a massive $30 billion in revenue this year alone.
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"OpenAI predicted at the beginning of the year that ChatGPT Go, priced at $8 per month in the U.S. and about $5 per month in countries like India, will see a surge of about 36 times in subscription users this year, reaching 112 million people."
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