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OpenAI reverses planned ChatGPT Pro usage cut and doubles limits for subscribers

OpenAI initially planned to halve the usage limits for its ChatGPT Pro subscription service. However, following significant user backlash, the company reversed this decision. Instead of cutting limits, OpenAI announced it would double the usage quotas for various paid subscribers, including ChatGPT Pro users. This change affects features like Work and Codex usage, effectively increasing the capacity available to users who had faced a potential reduction. The move was widely reported across multiple outlets, indicating an official action by OpenAI.

8 articles from 8 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 4 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a shipped.

What do all outlets agree on?

8 outlets covered “OpenAI reverses planned ChatGPT Pro usage cut and doubles limits for subscribers”. All of them report the following:

  • OpenAI changed ChatGPT Pro usage limits
  • A planned 50% cut to usage limits was reversed
  • Usage limits were subsequently doubled
  • The change was made after user backlash
  • The changes affect Work and Codex usage limits

Did outlets disagree about this?

Yes. Coverage of “OpenAI reverses planned ChatGPT Pro usage cut and doubles limits for subscribers” differs on 4 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:

The increased usage limits apply to ChatGPT Pro subscribers.

BleepingComputer, Mezha.net, eu.36kr.com, XenoSpectrum, Startup Fortune

The increased usage limits apply to ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium subscribers.

gHacks

The increased usage limits apply to Pro 100 and Pro 500 users.

eGamers.io

Plus Users were excluded from the increased limits.

BigGo Finance

Which outlets covered this?

All 8 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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Which companies does this involve?

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