ChatGPT premium rolls out at $42 a month

Plus: Here's how to observe comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) before it disappears forever. Jan 25, 2023 [Blueprint]( All those in favor, say “AI”... Because OpenAI has reportedly started rolling out a [premium version of its popular AI chatbot]( “ChatGPT Professional.” It will offer additional features with more predictable availability, better response times, and priority access. And it costs just $42 for a monthly membership (although the enhanced but “experimental” features of ChatGPT and the cost of the plan can change based on the individual requirements of the user and the agreements made with OpenAI.) But before you get your dollars out for that, look at what the U.S. Army has spent its dollars on. [This video]( shows the AT-4, which is incredibly effective against Russian armored tanks. Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard from the people behind the world’s largest aircraft, and what exactly they want to do with it. This week, they’ll hear from metaverse expert James Coop on why – despite what Bill Gates says – the metaverse really does have the power to change the world. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [The AT-4 is incredibly effective against Russian armored tanks.]( [The AT-4 is incredibly effective against Russian armored tanks.]( It makes being "built like a tank" look somewhat less impressive. [Must Read]MUST READ [ChatGPT premium rolls out at $42 a month, Google still catching up.]( [ChatGPT premium rolls out at $42 a month, Google still catching up.]( OpenAI has reportedly started rolling out a [premium version of its popular AI chatbot, “ChatGPT Professional.”]( It will offer additional features with more predictable availability, better response times, and priority access. And it costs just $42 for a monthly membership (although the enhanced but “experimental” features of ChatGPT and the cost of the plan can change based on the individual requirements of the user and the agreements made with OpenAI.) The popularity of ChatGPT's premium version may turn out to be a significant source of income for OpenAI, possibly even outpacing the combined revenues of other large digital firms like Uber, Spotify, Twitter, and Airbnb. This emphasizes the value of OpenAI's technology, which is supported by Microsoft – it’s already been called one of "the best investments in tech ever” by industry experts. → Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and its parent company, Alphabet, has attended several meetings regarding Google's AI strategy against the rise of ChatGPT. He has instructed numerous groups within the company to refocus their efforts on addressing the threat that ChatGPT poses to its search-engine business. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [SCIENCE]SCIENCE [Here's how to observe comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) before it disappears forever.]( Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) last flew near Earth 50,000 years ago. It is [now visible from Earth again, but soon it will fly beyond our solar system, never to return again](. The last time the comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) flew near Earth, our planet was in the middle of an Ice Age, and Neanderthals still roamed the Earth. 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This anti-aging gene was found in a group of people living in the blue zones of the planet. Blue zones are regions in the world where people are speculated to live longer than average. Individuals in these zones often live up to 100 years or more and remain in good health. They're also less prone to cardiovascular complications. [READ MORE [Arrow]](Researchers have discovered a certain gene in a population of centenarians that has helped keep their hearts young by protecting them against diseases linked to aging, such as heart failure. This anti-aging gene was found in a group of people living in t) [MAIL & MUSINGS]MAIL & MUSINGS ChatGPT premium rolls out at $42 a month, Google still catching up. Will you pay $42 for ChatGPT premium? [Yes, sign me up]( [No, it’s not worth paying for]( [I would if it were cheaper]( [I am unsure either way]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Yesterday, we asked you what you think the tech that allows us to look through walls with Wi-Fi will primarily be used for, and 44 percent of you said law enforcement. 44% Law enforcement 27% Illegal activities, in the wrong hands 23% Rescue operations 6% Something else entirely [QUOTE OF THE DAY]QUOTE OF THE DAY “The ultimate search engine would basically understand everything in the world, and it would always give you the right thing. And we're a long, long way from that.” Larry Page, American business magnate. 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