Sber's GigaChat: A Free Chatbot Alternative to ChatGPT, With Paid Features Ahead
Sber has outlined a plan for GigaChat as a universal assistant that could replace the usual set of mobile apps. Its task list includes orders, bookings, payments, a calendar and personal financial recommendations. For now the service will stay free for the general public, but the company may later introduce paid features and bet on AI agents and business solutions.
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Sber is developing its GigaChat neural network as a universal assistant and a free alternative to ChatGPT, but it plans to earn revenue from separate paid features, AI agents and B2B services.
When will GigaChat become paid?
According to Anton Frolov, head of generative AI development at Sberbank, the service will remain free for ordinary users for now. In the long term, however, the company plans to make money from separate features, AI agents and its B2B business.
What is GigaChat?
GigaChat is Sber's text-based neural network, which the company is developing as a universal assistant capable of taking over the tasks of many mobile apps.
How much will GigaChat cost?
For ordinary users, the service remains free. Sber expects to earn money from separate paid features, AI agents and B2B offerings, but no specific timeframes or prices have been announced.
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Key Questions Answered
When will GigaChat become paid?
According to Anton Frolov, head of generative AI development at Sberbank, the service will remain free for ordinary users for now. In the long term, however, the company plans to make money from separate features, AI agents and its B2B business.
What is GigaChat?
GigaChat is Sber's text-based neural network, which the company is developing as a universal assistant capable of taking over the tasks of many mobile apps.
How much will GigaChat cost?
For ordinary users, the service remains free. Sber expects to earn money from separate paid features, AI agents and B2B offerings, but no specific timeframes or prices have been announced.
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