OpenAI may charge up to ₹17 lakh per month for expert AI services

According to The Information, OpenAI is developing three types of AI agents, each designed to function as an expert in a specific field.

By  Storyboard18Mar 11, 2025 1:27 PM
OpenAI may charge up to ₹17 lakh per month for expert AI services
According to The Information, OpenAI is developing three types of AI agents, each designed to function as an expert in a specific field.

OpenAI is reportedly planning to introduce a range of specialised artificial intelligence (AI) agents, with some services expected to cost as much as ₹17 lakh per month. Unlike its existing subscription-based AI tools, these advanced AI agents will be offered as standalone services, catering to high-level professionals and businesses.

According to the information, OpenAI is developing three types of AI agents, each designed to function as an expert in a specific field. These AI models aim to provide advanced knowledge, strategic insights, and decision-making support, going beyond the capabilities of existing AI chatbots.

One of these AI agents is reportedly designed as a “high-income knowledge worker”, suitable for professionals such as Chief Experience Officers (CXOs), management consultants, and financial analysts. This AI service is expected to cost around ₹1.74 lakh per month.

Another AI agent under development is a software developer AI, capable of coding, debugging, and deploying software. This service could be priced at ₹8.7 lakh per month. For comparison, Devin AI, a similar AI tool, is currently available for ₹45,500 per month.

The most expensive of OpenAI’s planned offerings is a “PhD-level research” AI agent, expected to cost ₹17 lakh per month. This advanced AI could assist in conducting in-depth research, generating reports, and simulating complex scenarios. Google has also launched a similar tool called Gemini Deep Research, available to Gemini Advanced subscribers for ₹1,950 per month, but OpenAI’s AI agents are expected to offer significantly more advanced capabilities.

Given the high pricing, these AI services will likely be targeted at enterprises rather than individual users. The report also mentions that SoftBank, one of OpenAI’s investors, has committed to investing ₹26,112 crore in OpenAI’s AI agent products by 2025.

With AI rapidly evolving, OpenAI’s new offerings could mark a major shift in how businesses leverage artificial intelligence, providing expert-level AI solutions at a premium price.

First Published on Mar 11, 2025 1:14 PM

More from Storyboard18

Digital

GoMeZonTok: The tracking of our attention and how it is creating a new culture

GoMeZonTok: The tracking of our attention and how it is creating a new culture

Brand Marketing

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Indian Institute of Creative Technology for AVGC-XR sector

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Indian Institute of Creative Technology for AVGC-XR sector

How it Works

Context collapse: When programmatic automation turns brand messaging tone-deaf

Context collapse: When programmatic automation turns brand messaging tone-deaf

Brand Makers

'The intent to connect with audiences remains constant': Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on India's streaming revolution

'The intent to connect with audiences remains constant': Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on India's streaming revolution

Television

Bharti Airtel and Tata Group call off merger talks over DTH businesses

Bharti Airtel and Tata Group call off merger talks over DTH businesses

Digital

Sundar Pichai warns of national security risks; opposes US govt antitrust remedies

Sundar Pichai warns of national security risks; opposes US govt antitrust remedies

How it Works

WAVES 2025 gathers industry leaders to discuss Indian cinema’s international expansion

WAVES 2025 gathers industry leaders to discuss Indian cinema’s international expansion

How it Works

Instagram tops user attention, North India favours Tinder; Gaming up by 30%: Lumikai

Instagram tops user attention, North India favours Tinder; Gaming up by 30%: Lumikai