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The introduction of AI agents represents a groundbreaking revenue source for OpenAI, anticipated to contribute approximately a third of their growth beginning in 2025. The models introduced are priced at varying tiers: an entry-level agent comparable to a high-income knowledge worker at $2,000 per month; a mid-tier option at $10,000 per month, ideal for software development; and the high-end, PhD-level agent at $20,000. The rationale behind the pricing aligns with the complexity and potential output these AI systems can achieve.
OpenAI recognizes that to deliver true value, they need to price their agents appropriately—understanding the financial dynamics of replacing high-level positions with AI capable of performing at a similar or superior level to human workers.