OpenAI removes ChatGPT text limits for free users, upgrades models

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1. 量子位 (QbitAI) TIER_1 中文(ZH) · Jay · 2026-08-07 03:23

   Just now, ChatGPT free version epic upgrade! GPT-5.6 can be used for free indefinitely!

   Chat优化版

2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic) · 2026-08-06 17:01

   OpenAI will no longer limit how many texts free accounts can send to ChatGPT

   There will still be limits on image generation, voice mode usage and other features.

3. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jay Peters · 2026-08-06 17:00

   OpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats

   OpenAI is making a big change for ChatGPT users on its free and Go tiers: starting next week, users on those tiers will be able to have unlimited text chats with the chatbot, according to OpenAI. Right now, you may run into rate limits if you do too many text chats on those tiers…

4. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 한국어(KO) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 14:54

   Sam Altman (@sama) announced that the chat quality of Sol 5.6 has been improved and that unlimited text chat will be provided to free users. https:// x.com/sama/status/208545496481 4753990 # ai # chatbot # freetier # prod

   Sam Altman (@sama) Sol 5.6의 채팅 품질이 개선됐으며, 무료 사용자에게 텍스트 채팅 무제한 사용을 제공한다고 발표했습니다. https:// x.com/sama/status/208545496481 4753990 # ai # chatbot # freetier # productupdate

5. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 한국어(KO) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 13:55

   Announcement that Tibo (@thsottiaux) ChatGPT free users can now use unlimited text chat based on GPT-5.6 Luna. If true, this is a change that significantly eases model access and usage limits for the free tier, directly impacting prototyping, prompt experimentation, and personal development workflows.

   Tibo (@thsottiaux) ChatGPT 무료 사용자가 GPT-5.6 Luna 기반으로 텍스트 채팅을 무제한 사용할 수 있게 됐다는 발표입니다. 사실이라면 무료 티어의 모델 접근성과 사용량 제한을 크게 완화하는 변화로, 프로토타이핑·프롬프트 실험·개인 개발 워크플로에 직접 영향을 줄 수 있습니다. https:// x.com/thsottiaux/status/208561 0231707623750 # chatgpt # gpt56 # llm # openai # ai

6. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-08-06 22:00

   OpenAI is making ChatGPT text chats unlimited for free users, a major shift that could widen access and boost everyday AI use. - https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08

   OpenAI is making ChatGPT text chats unlimited for free users, a major shift that could widen access and boost everyday AI use. - https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/open ai-brings-unlimited-chatgpt-text-chats-to-free-users/ # AI # ChatGPT # OpenAI # TechCrunch

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7. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Ivan Mehta · 2026-08-06 17:34

   ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users

   OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.

8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-08-09 07:40

   OpenAI removes ChatGPT’s text message cap for free users, easing a key friction point for text-heavy tasks in markets like Nigeria. Other limits remain for imag

   OpenAI removes ChatGPT’s text message cap for free users, easing a key friction point for text-heavy tasks in markets like Nigeria. Other limits remain for image, file, and voice use. Source: Technext https:// technext24.com/reviews/chatgpt -unlimited-text-rollout-africans/ # AI …

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9. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 10:00

   OpenAI updates its Free and Go offerings, introducing # GPT56Luna as the default model. The main new feature is access to unlimited text chats

   OpenAI aggiorna l'offerta per gli utenti Free e Go introducendo # GPT56Luna come modello predefinito. La novità principale è l'accesso a chat di testo illimitate, eliminando i rate limit per i messaggi. Restano invece attivi i limiti per immagini e file. Scopri di più: https:// k…

10. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Svenska(SV) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 08:24

    OpenAI announces they are now removing the limit on how many text messages free and Go accounts can send to ChatGPT. However, limitations will apply to

    Open AI meddelar att de nu tar bort begränsningen för hur många textmeddelanden gratis- och Go-konton kan skicka till Chat GPT. Begränsningar kommer däremot fortfarande att finnas för mer resurskrävande funktioner, som uppladdning av filer och bilder, bildgenerering och röstläget…

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11. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Français(FR) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 08:00

    End of quotas on ChatGPT: text chats become unlimited for everyone. GPT-5.6 Luna by default, "Think" button for complex questions, and u

    Fin des quotas sur ChatGPT : les chats texte deviennent illimités pour tout le monde. GPT-5.6 Luna par défaut, bouton "Think" pour les questions complexes, et un slider de raisonnement pour les Plus et Pro. ⬇️ https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/open ai-brings-unlimited-chatgpt-te…

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12. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 日本語(JA) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 03:14

    ChatGPT's free version also offers unlimited text chat, with GPT-5.5 Luna becoming the default model, and the Think mode will also be available for free users. #AI #GenerativeAI ChatGPT's free plan also offers unlimited text chat. GPT-5.5 Sol also improved - PC Watch https://pc.wat

    ChatGPT 無料版でもテキストチャット無制限に、GPT 5.6 Lunaがデフォルトモデルに変更、さらに無料ユーザーでもThinkモードが使えるようになります #AI #生成AI ChatGPT、無料プランもテキストチャットが無制限に。GPT-5.6 Solも改善 - PC Watch https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2131408.html

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13. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-08-06 20:40

    OpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats https:// squeet.me/display/962c3e10-16a bb497-1be2b33d38227acb

    OpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats https:// squeet.me/display/962c3e10-16a bb497-1be2b33d38227acb

14. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Română(RO) · [email protected] · 2026-08-10 18:58

    Important changes to 🧠#ChatGPT. What happens to users who use the free version. 🔗 https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/ilikeit/schimbari-importan

    Schimbări importante la 🧠#ChatGPT. Ce se întâmplă cu utilizatorii care folosesc versiunea gratuită. 🔗 https:// stirileprotv.ro/stiri/ilikeit/ schimbari-importante-la-chatgpt-ce-se-intampla-cu-utilizatorii-care-folosesc-versiunea-gratuita.html # Știri # România # Tehnologie # Inte…

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15. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · asiaai · 2026-08-08 03:19

    By giving free users unlimited text chat and a "Think" button for deeper reasoning via the new GPT-5.6 Luna model, OpenAI is cleverly locking in users who might

    By giving free users unlimited text chat and a "Think" button for deeper reasoning via the new GPT-5.6 Luna model, OpenAI is cleverly locking in users who might otherwise stray to rivals. But there is a catch: to get serious work done with high factual accuracy, you will still ne…

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16. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · schuler · 2026-08-07 15:09

    OpenAI is removing text-chat limits for free ChatGPT users and switching them to GPT-5.6 Luna, its smallest model. The shift comes as the service reaches one bi

    OpenAI is removing text-chat limits for free ChatGPT users and switching them to GPT-5.6 Luna, its smallest model. The shift comes as the service reaches one billion weekly users. Internal testing suggests Luna produces fewer factual errors than its predecessor, though those resu…

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17. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · laurentgiret · 2026-08-07 15:02

    OpenAI announced yesterday that free ChatGPT users can now enjoy unlimited text conversations with the chatbot https://www. thurrott.com/a-i/340219/chatgp t-fre

    OpenAI announced yesterday that free ChatGPT users can now enjoy unlimited text conversations with the chatbot https://www. thurrott.com/a-i/340219/chatgp t-free-users-can-now-enjoy-unlimited-text-chats # chatgpt # openai # ai

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18. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Français(FR) · JustGeek · 2026-08-07 09:20

    Free ChatGPT: Unlimited conversations 👉 https://www.justgeek.fr/chatgpt-conversations-illimitees-gratuit-156651/ #ChatGPT #OpenAI #Ch

    🤖 ChatGPT gratuit : les conversations deviennent illimitées 👉 https://www. justgeek.fr/chatgpt-conversati ons-illimitees-gratuit-156651/ # ChatGPT # OpenAI # Chatbot # IA # AI

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19. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 09:18

    OpenAI bringt GPT-5.6 Luna für ChatGPT Free und Go https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mobi flip.de/openai-bringt-gpt-5-6-luna-fuer-chatgpt-free-und-go/

    OpenAI bringt GPT-5.6 Luna für ChatGPT Free und Go https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mobi flip.de/openai-bringt-gpt-5-6-luna-fuer-chatgpt-free-und-go/

20. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 08:14

    OpenAI is shaking up ChatGPT access: free users now get unlimited text chats with the improved GPT-5.6 Luna model. This strategic move aims to broaden the user

    OpenAI is shaking up ChatGPT access: free users now get unlimited text chats with the improved GPT-5.6 Luna model. This strategic move aims to broaden the user base, while paid tiers gain exclusive access to the more powerful GPT-5.6 Sol and advanced features like the "technical …

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21. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 日本語(JA) · [email protected] · 2026-08-07 03:16

    ChatGPT, unlimited text chat even for free plan. GPT-5.6 Sol also improved https:// pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/ne ws/2131408.html # impress # market # AI # ChatGPT

    ChatGPT、無料プランもテキストチャットが無制限に。GPT-5.6 Solも改善 https:// pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/ne ws/2131408.html # impress # 市場 # AI # ChatGPT

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