Apple Introduces Paid AI Usage Packs for Creator Apps
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The company is rolling out $49.99 payments to extend access to cloud-based AI features in Logic Pro and other productivity tools.
Apple has introduced a way for users to bypass usage limits on certain AI features through the launch of "Intelligence Usage Packs," according to reporting from The Verge.
Logic Pro is the first application to offer this option, allowing users to pay a one-time fee of $49.99 to "Buy More Usage." These packs provide continued access to Apple Intelligence features that rely on cloud-based AI models from Google Gemini or OpenAI. In Logic Pro, the AI assistant helps users refine active projects, set up vocal tracks from single prompts, or start new songs. Apple notes that usage limits in the app are influenced by the complexity of the conversations a user has with the assistant.
While currently limited to Logic Pro, The Verge reports that this payment option is expected to expand this month to other Apple Creator Studio apps. This includes Motion, Final Cut Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, as well as Numbers, Keynote, and Pages, which are gaining access to Apple's AI chatbot.
According to Apple, these packs are tied to the specific Apple Account that purchased them and do not support Family Sharing. Unused usage rolls over monthly but expires 12 months after the date of purchase.