Anthropic intensifies AI competition with $200 plan for Claude models
April 9 (Reuters) - Amazon-backed (AMZN.O), opens new tab artificial intelligence startup Anthropic on Wednesday introduced a $200 plan for its Claude chatbot customers who use its generative AI models extensively.
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The OpenAI competitor's move underscores generative AI companies' race to make their models more lucrative for users, offering the most sophisticated GenAI products.
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"In addition to more usage, Max plan users will also have priority access to our newest features and models," Anthropic said in a blog post.
"The top request from our most active users has been expanded Claude access."
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Customers have the option to either pay $100 per month for five times the amount of usage as Anthropic's Pro plan, or pay $200 per month for 20 times the usage.
Generative AI leader OpenAI's ChatGPT Pro costs $200 per month.
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