Meta to test AI subscription plans starting at $7.99 per month
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Summary
Meta is testing AI subscription services for the first time, moving beyond its ad-based revenue model. The company will offer two subscription plans for its Meta AI app and website, with the cheapest at $7.99 per month. This move positions Meta to compete with AI rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini. Naomi Gleit, Meta's head of product, confirmed the testing, which was announced on Wednesday.
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The subscriptions will be for the Meta AI app and website, and represent the latest move by Meta as it seeks to compete with the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic and Google Gemini.
Naomi Gleit, the head of product at Meta, revealed the subscription testing in
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