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OpenAI updates ChatGPT with unlimited text chats and new GPT-5.6 models
OpenAI is significantly expanding access to its latest AI models through a series of updates to ChatGPT. Free and Go tier users will soon have access to unlimited text-based conversations, a change expected to be fully implemented in the coming week. These users will also transition to GPT-5.6 Luna as their default model, a version optimized for speed and efficiency.
To enhance complex tasks, OpenAI is introducing a “Think” button for free tier accounts, allowing the model to dedicate more reasoning time to difficult queries. While text chats will become unlimited, usage restrictions will remain for higher-resource features such as file uploads, image generation, and voice mode.
Paid subscribers on Plus and Pro plans will receive upgrades to the GPT-5.6 Sol model. This premium model is designed to be more factual and concise, with an emphasis on reducing errors in sensitive areas like finance, medicine, and law. Subscribers will also gain a new reasoning slider, enabling them to manually balance response speed against depth of analysis for tasks such as coding, research, or planning.
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AMD · Agent Plugins · ChatGPT · College Educator plugin · College Student plugin · Education Plugins · Free tier · GPT-5.6 Luna · GPT-5.6 Sol · GPT‑5.6 Luna · GPT‑5.6 Sol · K‑12 Educator plugin
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- [● 6 SOURCES] OpenAI removed the text‑message limit for free‑tier ChatGPT users, allowing unlimited text chats. www.archynetys.com · dailyguardian.ae · www.hwupgrade.it · www.schmidtisblog.de · www.dutchcowboys.nl · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] OpenAI’s GPT‑Live redesign reduced the 95th‑percentile audio‑frame latency to the level previously seen at the 50th percentile. www.leiphone.com
- [● 20 SOURCES] OpenAI added a “Think” button for free and Go users to request deeper reasoning on demand. dailyguardian.ae · www.hwupgrade.it · www.schmidtisblog.de · www.dutchcowboys.nl · www.ubergizmo.com · +13 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Codex added support for Microsoft Edge via its Computer Use feature.
- [● 20 SOURCES] Paid Plus and Pro subscribers receive an upgraded GPT‑5.6 Sol model that reduces factual errors by about 68 % versus GPT‑5.5 Instant. dailyguardian.ae · www.hwupgrade.it · www.schmidtisblog.de · www.ubergizmo.com · www.archynetys.com · +13 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] OpenAI reports more than one billion active users of ChatGPT. dailyguardian.ae · www.hwupgrade.it · www.schmidtisblog.de · www.dutchcowboys.nl · www.ubergizmo.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] OpenAI launched three education plugins – K‑12 Educator, College Educator and College Student – for teachers and students. www.geeksaresexy.net · korben.info · www.techrepublic.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] OpenAI introduced Agent Plugins, an open, vendor‑neutral standard for reusable AI‑agent extensions across compatible products. 9to5mac.com
- [● 21 SOURCES] OpenAI’s internal evaluation shows GPT‑5.6 Luna reduces factual errors by about 62 % versus GPT‑5.5 Instant. www.archynetys.com · dailyguardian.ae · time.news · gacetamexicana.com · www.potowmack.org · +16 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The default model for free and Go accounts is now GPT‑5.6 Luna, replacing GPT‑5.5 Instant. www.archynetys.com · dailyguardian.ae · time.news · gacetamexicana.com · www.potowmack.org · +13 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] OpenAI added a “Think” button for free users to request deeper reasoning on complex queries. www.archynetys.com · dailyguardian.ae · time.news · gacetamexicana.com · www.potowmack.org · +5 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] Unlimited text chats for free and Go users will be available starting next week. www.archynetys.com · dailyguardian.ae · time.news · gacetamexicana.com · www.potowmack.org · +13 more