Critics argue that without specific examples of the pro mode's improved capabilities, it's hard to justify the tenfold price increase. OpenAI plans to grant some medical researchers free access to ChatGPT Pro, suggesting that experts in specialized fields are the intended audience. However, the early reception on social media indicates that the high price sets expectations that the chatbot currently doesn't meet.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI has launched a $200-a-month chatbot, ChatGPT Pro, which is designed to provide more reliable and comprehensive answers to complex questions in science, math, and coding.
- Despite the high price, the value proposition of the ChatGPT Pro remains unclear, with some users questioning whether it provides significantly better responses than the standard version.
- OpenAI's internal benchmarks show that the Pro version only performs slightly better than the standard version on coding and math problems.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clarified that ChatGPT Pro isn't for most people, suggesting that it is intended for experts in specialized fields, and the company plans to grant some medical researchers free access to the service.