According to The Wall Street Journal, ChatGPT Plus has demonstrated remarkable user stickiness among all AI subscription services, achieving a paid user retention rate of 71% after six months, ranking first in the industry. Data provided by Earnest Analytics shows that the Claude Pro service from Anthropic follows closely with a retention rate of 62%. Google's Gemini Advanced ranks third with a retention rate of 60%.

Microsoft has announced that it will integrate AI-driven Office features into its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, along with a corresponding price increase. Previously, users wishing to access Copilot in Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint had to pay an additional monthly fee of $20 for the Copilot Pro subscription; now this AI feature will be included at a price of $3 per month.

South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics recently announced at CES 2025 that it will increase its investment in the development of humanoid robots, aiming for breakthroughs in this field using its AI model technology Q9. In recent years, LG has launched a series of service robots, such as the LG CLOi ServeBot and GuideBot, which primarily rely on wheeled mobility and possess limited flexibility and dexterity. LG Electronics CEO Kwon Bong-seok stated at the press conference that robots are the future of humanity.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed on social media that despite the ChatGPT Pro monthly fee reaching $200, the service is still struggling to turn a profit. He stated, 'The crazy thing is: we are currently losing money on OpenAI Pro subscriptions!' He pointed out that user demand has far exceeded expectations, leading to increased operational costs. Altman's comments come just a month after OpenAI announced changes to its ChatGPT service.

In a recent internal strategy meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai made clear statements about the company's future direction. He pointed out that 2025 will be a critical year for Google in the field of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that the company must focus more on using AI technology to solve real user problems. Pichai stated, "We need to recognize the urgency of this moment and accelerate our pace internally. The competitive pressure is immense right now." He further noted that despite historical...

The WeChat platform has introduced a new feature - 'Author Reading Voice', allowing public account authors to provide voiceovers for their articles using personalized voices. This feature means that readers can click '🎧 Listen to Full Text' to hear the article read by the author in their own voice, enhancing the interactivity and personalization of the reading experience.

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, revealed that approximately 75% of the company's revenue comes from consumer subscriptions. OpenAI's consumer strategy is centered around the ChatGPT product, with a monthly subscription fee starting at $20. The report states that OpenAI has successfully converted 5% to 6% of free users into paid members. Currently, ChatGPT has reached 250 million weekly active users. In addition to the consumer market, OpenAI also places significant importance on enterprise customers.

Recently, there have been reports that OpenAI plans to significantly increase the subscription price for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, over the next few years. According to The New York Times, internal documents indicate that the monthly subscription fee for ChatGPT Plus will rise from $20 to $22 by the end of this year, and is expected to reach $44 by 2029. This series of price increases is primarily aimed at addressing investor pressure and reducing the company's losses. Currently, ChatGPT's monthly revenue has reached

Amazon is set to launch a fully revamped version of its Alexa personal voice assistant in October, introducing features such as the AI-generated news summary called 'Smart Briefing', which will require a subscription to access. The new Alexa aims to enhance daily engagement, particularly regarding the accuracy of political news and information security. The AI-generated news summary feature has become a focal point of user demand, with subscription costs expected to reach up to $10 per month. Additionally, Amazon plans to expand Alexa's presence in e-commerce and children's entertainment through 'Project Banyan'.

According to recent reports, despite earlier news that Apple plans to charge users for its AI service Apple Intelligence with a monthly subscription fee of up to $20 (approximately 143 RMB), analyst Gurman has stated in his latest report that Apple will not charge for this service for at least three years.

In the field of hardware innovation, the startup company Bird Buddy has gained widespread attention and many imitators with its unique product - the connected bird feeder camera. Today, the company based in Michigan announced a new feature called "Name That Bird," which, driven by artificial intelligence, may further solidify its position in the market. Bird Buddy's "Name That Bird" feature allows users to name and track each visiting bird. Although the effectiveness of this feature is yet to be

OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has achieved an annualized revenue of $3.4 billion over the past six months, doubling its revenue and demonstrating rapid business growth. This growth is primarily attributed to the application of conversational AI and chatbots in corporate and personal work environments. OpenAI's valuation is approximately $86 billion, with its revenue mainly coming from subscription fees for chatbots and API access fees.

According to a report by Yicai Global, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman informed employees that the company's annual revenue reached $3.4 billion over the past six months. This figure indicates that OpenAI's growth is accelerating, even in a highly competitive environment.

Google plans to launch Bard Advanced, a premium subscription service similar to ChatGPT Plus. Bard Advanced will be locked in subscription mode, providing more complex and responsive services. Gemini Ultra supports Bard Advanced and is expected to be released in early 2024. Bard has surpassed GPT-4, ranking second on third-party leaderboards with performance exceeding GPT-4. Google has canceled its contract with AI data company Appen, raising concerns about AI.