👉 Applications Computing, often abbreviated as APCs, refers to a cost component introduced by the developers of the large language model (LLM) GPT-3.5 and subsequent versions, such as GPT-4, in their pricing structure for using these models through the API. APCs are a fixed fee charged per 1,000 tokens used in generating text or performing tasks with these models. This fee is designed to cover the operational costs associated with maintaining and scaling the infrastructure required to run these models. The exact amount of APCs can vary based on the model version and the specific usage, but they typically range from a few dollars to tens of dollars per 1,000 tokens. This pricing model incentivizes efficient use of the models and helps manage costs for users while ensuring that the developers can continue to invest in improving these powerful AI technologies.
