Apple launches $50 AI usage packs for Creator Studio

Apple has launched $50 intelligence usage packs for its Creator Studio suite, allowing users to extend their access to artificial intelligence features once monthly limits are exceeded. Logic Pro is currently the first application to offer this functionality following an update last month that introduced an assistant powered by both proprietary and third-party models.

The company stated that the chatbot assists users to "creators and producers navigate production workflows, start a new song, set up a vocal track from a single prompt or refine an active project." Customers can check their current AI consumption within Logic Pro by selecting the intelligence features menu on the app's toolbar.

According to a support page, these packs are available to active Creator Studio subscribers in the US, UK, Canada, Brazil, France, Germany, India and Mexico. Each purchase is linked strictly to the user's Apple Account, meaning the additional capacity cannot be shared through Family Sharing.

Apple noted that "Unused additional usage purchased with intelligence usage packs roll over from month to month and expire 12 months after purchase." The firm further clarified that "Additional usage gets consumed for relevant features only after you've reached your monthly limit in any given month."

While limited to Logic Pro for now, it is anticipated that similar options could be introduced for Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro. Creator Studio tools are currently accessible via either subscription or one-time payment models.