How Expensive is ChatGPT for OpenAI to Run?
ChatGPT, a popular AI platform, has become a go-to tool for various tasks, such as updating your CV, writing copy, and getting advice. Although most users currently have access to the platform for free, OpenAI, the creators, may be incurring significant costs running it.
According to Dylan Patel, chief analyst at SemiAnalysis, the platform's high-quality servers are one of the reasons for the high cost of running ChatGPT. It is estimated that OpenAI spends up to $70,000 per day to maintain the system.
To reduce the cost, Microsoft is reportedly developing an AI chip called Athena, which could potentially be a game-changer in the industry. The chip is aimed at improving the efficiency of AI platforms like ChatGPT, reducing the burden on servers, and ultimately mitigating the cost of running such systems.
Microsoft is dedicating a significant workforce to the project, with over 300 employees already working on the development of Athena. The chip is expected to be released as early as next year, which could mean reducing the cost of running AI platforms like ChatGPT.
In summary, while ChatGPT is currently a free platform for most users, it comes at a high cost to OpenAI to run. The development of the Athena chip by Microsoft may soon change the game, introducing more cost-efficient AI systems.
