[syngrog66]

Facts for context:

Malta has a population of only 550k.

Everyone in Malta could already, before this deal/plan, and even without it now, use ChatGPT (or any other LLM model/service, whether free or premium.)

[purrcat259]

Citation needed. I haven't heard of this.

I'm Maltese so feel free to be as detailed as needed.

[collingreen]

They are saying that the product is already available then implying a government deal on behalf of all citizens doesn't matter because the product is already available.

[purrcat259]

Maltese population are historically price sensitive. €20 a month isn't something you easily justify especially with recent cost of living increases.

So the fact that you get it free after doing some basic due diligence is actually a big deal in the local context.

[kdheiwns]

Anyone can use ChatGPT for free already. The vast majority of people using AI as a search engine alternative/chatbot never have any reason to pay. You don't even need an account.

[wartywhoa23]

duck.ai to the rescue.

[syngrog66]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta

https://chatgpt.com