In a significant move, Quora-owned AI chatbot platform Poe has introduced a revenue model that allows bot creators to set a per-message price for their bots. This new feature is designed to enable bot creators to monetize their content and make money whenever a user messages them.
Background on Poe’s Revenue Models
Poe was first launched by Quora in February 2023, offering users the ability to interact with various AI chatbots from top developers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. The platform’s primary goal is to provide consumers with an easy way to explore new AI technologies while generating content for Quora.
The Introduction of Per-Message Pricing
On April 8, 2024, Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo announced the introduction of a per-message pricing mechanism on Poe. According to D’Angelo, creators can now set a price for each message sent to their bots. The revenue generated from these messages will be paid directly to the bot creators in dollars.
Why Per-Message Pricing Matters
D’Angelo explained that this new feature is crucial for developers who incur significant model inference or API costs. By enabling per-message pricing, Poe aims to support a thriving ecosystem of model developers and bot creators who build on top of models. This development will help cover operational costs and incentivize the creation of more innovative bots.
Potential Applications and Expansions
The CEO believes that this new revenue model could lead to the development of novel types of bots, such as:
- Tutoring Bots: AI-powered tutoring platforms that offer personalized guidance to students.
- Knowledge Bots: Advanced chatbots that provide in-depth information on various subjects and topics.
- Assistant Bots: Intelligent virtual assistants that help users manage their daily tasks and schedules.
- Analysis Bots: Chatbots that analyze user data, offering insights and recommendations.
- Storytelling Bots: AI-driven platforms that generate engaging stories based on user input.
Initial Availability and Future Plans
The per-message pricing feature is currently available to U.S.-based bot creators only. However, Quora plans to expand this option globally in the future.
Enhanced Analytics Dashboard
Poe has also launched an updated analytics dashboard that provides creators with detailed insights into their bots’ performance. This includes average earnings for bots across paywalls, subscriptions, and messages. The data is updated daily, enabling bot creators to track how their pricing affects usage and revenue.
About Poe
Poe is a Quora-owned AI chatbot platform that allows users to interact with various AI models from top developers. Launched in February 2023, the platform offers an easy way for consumers to explore new AI technologies while generating content for Quora.
Creator Economy and Revenue Models
Quora’s Poe introduces a creator economy that rewards AI enthusiasts who generate ‘prompt bots’ as well as developer-built server bots that integrate with Poe’s AI. The revenue models include:
- Per-Message Pricing: Creators can set a price for each message sent to their bots.
- Revenue-Sharing Program: Bot creators receive a share of earnings when users subscribe to Poe’s premium product thanks to their bots.
AI and Chatbots
The AI chatbot platform is designed to enable the development of novel types of bots, including tutoring, knowledge, assistants, analysis, storytelling, and image generation.
