OpenAI will merge Chat and Work modes in a single ChatGPT interface. According to The Decoder, starting in December Plus, Pro, and Business plans will have a common token-based quota for ChatGPT and Codex.
More capable models will consume more quota, while simple instant chats will not count toward this limit. The change affects both modes of service usage.
The Decoder believes that intensive users of inexpensive plans may experience a degradation in ChatGPT quality. The available material does not include details on quota sizes, pricing, or how they will be updated.
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Why it matters
The likely consequence is that users with intensive scenarios will be more dependent on the allocation of the overall quota and the choice of models. The next observable signals will be precise limits and spending rules for Plus, Pro, and Business quotas. Substantial uncertainty remains: the available source does not contain a primary statement from OpenAI, pricing, or concrete quota values.