OpenAI launches new money-saving tier that costs 60% less than Plus (www.techradar.com)

OpenAI has officially launched its new ChatGPT Go subscription plan, a cost-effective alternative priced at $8 per month—60% less than the ChatGPT Plus tier. This lightweight version offers a middle ground between the Free and Plus tiers, delivering enhanced features such as improved access to the ChatGPT-5.2 model, better memory retention, and increased message and image generation capabilities. While Go subscribers will not have access to advanced tools like Codex or Sora, it provides sufficient functionality for casual users, making it an attractive option for those who don’t fully utilize Plus's extensive features. The significance of this launch lies in its potential to broaden accessibility to AI tools, allowing more users to benefit from OpenAI's offerings at a lower cost. However, the introduction of ads in the Go and Free tiers may influence user decisions, as these ads—while contextually relevant—could impact the user experience. As OpenAI expands the availability of Go globally, casual users must weigh the $12 monthly savings against the possibility of ad interruptions in their chat interactions, highlighting a critical trade-off in the evolving landscape of AI service subscriptions.