Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions for AI Chatbot

Meta announced paid subscription options for its Meta AI chatbot on Wednesday. The new tiers allow users to access advanced features beyond the free version currently available on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The company said the paid plans will roll out first in the United States and select other markets. Pricing and exact feature lists were not disclosed in the initial announcement. Users on the paid plans will receive priority access during peak times and additional customization options, according to the company statement.

Meta has spent billions of dollars on AI infrastructure and talent in recent quarters. Executives have stated they expect the technology to contribute to revenue growth within the next two years. The subscription launch follows similar moves by other large technology firms that have introduced paid tiers for their generative-AI products.

Free access to the basic Meta AI chatbot will remain available to all users. The company said it will continue to expand language support and integrate the tool across its family of apps. Meta did not provide a timeline for when paid features will reach additional countries.