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Meta to start testing AI subscription services, with cheapest plan at $7.99 a month
Meta confirmed Wednesday that it will begin testing two subscription plans for its AI offerings.
TL;DR
- Meta is launching paid subscription plans for its Meta AI app and website.
- The company aims to generate revenue from AI features beyond advertisements.
- The subscription plans are designed to compete with rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini.
- Two tiers will be tested: Meta One Plus at $7.99/month and Meta One Premium at $19.99/month.
- Premium features include additional computing capacity for more comprehensive responses and advanced functionalities.
- A free version of Meta AI will remain available.
- Testing will commence next month in Singapore, Guatemala, and Bolivia.
- Meta also recently debuted its Muse Spark AI model from its new Muse series.