Background

OpenAI recently introduced a $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscription tier, which includes advanced features like research and operator.

Resolution Criteria

This market will resolve YES if I am able to generate at least $200 in additional income that can be directly attributed to using the ChatGPT Pro subscription features within the first month of subscription. This includes:

• Revenue from projects or work completed using Pro features

• Cost reductions in existing expenses

The market will resolve NO if:

• I fail to generate $200 in measurable value within the first month

Considerations

• Success will largely depend on my ability to effectively leverage the advanced features for revenue-generating activities

• The $200 threshold must be reached through new or additional income/savings, not from existing revenue streams

• While the subscription includes powerful features, monetization requires active effort to create value from the tool

• Results may vary significantly based on use case and implementation strategy

• Update 2025-02-22 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Time Valuation:

  • The creator is currently unemployed and assigns a value of 0 to time spent, meaning that time investment will not be factored as a cost.

Expense Deduction:

• Any direct monetary expense incurred as a result of using ChatGPT Pro (for example, purchasing AWS storage) will be deducted from the net generated income.

• Update 2025-02-25 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Exclusions:

  • Benefits like food stamps will not be included in the $200 calculation.

Verification Requirement:

• Only revenue that is confirmed via a voice-based phone interview will count toward the $200 threshold.

• Update 2025-02-28 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Advanced Subscription Features Only:

  • Only revenue generated from deep research, operator, and sora—features exclusive to the $200 subscription—will be considered.

  • Any income generated using free tier or lower tier capabilities is excluded.

• Update 2025-03-19 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Extended Trial Period: The evaluation period for revenue generation is now extended by one month.

  • New Timeframe: Revenue may be assessed over a period longer than the original one-month window.

  • Food Stamps Exclusion Reaffirmed: The creator notes that heavy reliance on food stamps will no longer be a factor considered in reaching the $200 threshold.