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OpenAI Removes ChatGPT Text Chat Limits for Free Users
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Why it matters
- →Unlimited text chats increase accessibility for free users.
- →Enhanced factual reliability improves trust in AI responses.
- →New features like the 'Think' button offer deeper engagement.
OpenAI is set to remove text chat limits for ChatGPT users on its free and Go tiers, allowing unlimited conversations starting next week. While text chats will be unrestricted, limits on file uploads and images will remain. The company is also upgrading the default AI model for these users to GPT-5.6 Luna and introducing a 'Think' button for enhanced reasoning. For Plus and Pro users, the GPT-5.6 Sol model will be updated for improved factual accuracy and more concise responses. These changes aim to enhance user experience and provide more reliable AI interactions.
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