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OpenAI is reportedly planning to introduce a range of specialized AI agents with prices reaching up to $20,000 per month. These agents, designed for various applications including sales lead management and software engineering, will cater to different professional needs. The most expensive tier targets PhD-level research, as reported by The Information. This strategic move is backed by significant investment from SoftBank, which has committed $3 billion towards these agent products. Despite incurring a $5 billion loss last year, OpenAI is betting that these high-stakes AI assistants will capture a significant portion of its future revenue, with support from major backer Microsoft.