Meta testing AI subscription services, cheapest plan at $7.99 a month
Meta testing AI subscription services, cheapest plan at $7.99 a month
Publish Date: 2026-05-27 15:54:00
Source Domain: www.cnbc.com
Here is a summarized list of key points from the article on Meta’s new AI subscription plans:
– Meta Platforms Inc. plans to introduce subscription fees for its AI features in an effort to diversify its revenue streams in the AI era, beyond traditional advertising.
– The new subscription services will be available for the Meta AI app and website, as part of Meta’s competitive strategy against other AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google Gemini.
– Naomi Gleit, Meta’s head of product, announced the subscription testing via an Instagram video, emphasizing enhanced capacity for larger, more complex requests and additional creative opportunities for businesses and creators.
– The company offers two premium plans; Meta One Plus will cost $7.99 per month and the Meta One Premium plan will sell for $19.99 per month, with the premium version providing greater computing power for more comprehensive responses and advanced features.
– A free version of the AI app and website will still be available for all users.
– Meta announced that the initial testing phase for these subscription plans will begin next month in Singapore, Guatemala, and Bolivia.
– The AI model Muse Spark, developed by Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, is a significant advancement and one of the first from the company’s new Muse series.
– Meta shares saw an almost 4% increase on the day of the announcement.
