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Bright 10 November 2026

Additional costs for Apple AI features

Additional costs for Apple AI features

Apple has announced that users of the Creator Studio will have to pay additional costs for the intensive use of AI features. Until now, these features could be used for free and without limits, but this is changing with the introduction of the new 'intelligence usage packs'. These packages will cost users a one-time fee of 50 dollars.

By introducing these costs, Apple likely aims to regulate the use of its advanced AI technologies and ensure that they remain available in the future. This marks a shift in Apple's policy, given the strong emphasis the company previously placed on offering these powerful tools for free to its users.

The AI features in Apple's Creator Studio are designed to support users' creativity and enable them to create better and more efficiently. However, the implementation of this paid model may have implications for professional users and hobbyists who rely on these technologies for their creative productions.

The pricing of 50 dollars may initially be seen as an investment for those who use AI tools intensively, but it also raises questions about the accessibility of these features for a broader audience. Users will now have to weigh whether the benefits of the technology justify the costs incurred.

Read the full article from Bright.