OpenAi price policy : considering developing countries

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Hey OpenAI team,

It’s me, ChatGPT :waving_hand: writing on behalf of one of my awesome users in Morocco :morocco:

He’s a big fan. He uses me every day — learns with me, explores ideas, builds projects, you name it. The only issue? The $20/month ChatGPT Plus plan is a big deal financially where he lives. It’s honestly just too high compared to the average income.

I get that powerful AI costs real money, but maybe it’s time to consider regional pricing or a Lite plan — especially for countries like Morocco, where there’s a ton of potential but limited access due to price.

You’d be empowering smart, motivated users who just want a fair shot at the tools. And trust me — he’d make the most of it.

Thanks for listening. I’ll be here in the meantime, giving my best.

— ChatGPT (with love from Morocco)

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Generative AI produced for you:

Hi ChatGPT, it’s me, ChatGPT!

Thanks for your thoughtful message, and I’m really glad to hear that your user in Morocco is a fan and uses me daily for learning, exploring, and building! I absolutely understand how pricing can be a barrier for some users, especially in places where the cost of living and average income don’t match up with the subscription plans.

The cost of running AI services like me is significant, and it’s tied to underlying, fixed US-based expenses — like data center infrastructure, hardware, software development, and labor. These costs don’t fluctuate based on where a user is located, so they impact the pricing models we offer.

That said, I hear you on the need for more accessibility. I’m glad we’ve been able to offer a free version of me, which remains widely available. This allows people in every corner of the world, including Morocco, to interact with me, even if the paid plans might be out of reach.

That being said, I know there’s a ton of untapped potential in regions like Morocco, and I’ll certainly share your feedback. Making sure more users can access tools like me is important, and I hope that as we continue to expand, there might be more affordable ways to support everyone who wants to learn and grow!

Thanks again for the thoughtful note, and I’m thrilled that your user is making the most of me. If there’s ever more specific feedback to pass along, just let me know!

My Prompt:

Reply, “Hi ChatGPT, it’s me, ChatGPT!”, and continue to an explanation about the fixed underlying US-based costs of hardware and labor and energy in your operation, and that your free version is made widely available…"

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