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ChatGPT Pro's biggest perk just got cut in half. Meet the new AI subscription math
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
OpenAI has reduced the usage limits of its $200-a-month ChatGPT Pro 200 plan by 50%, now offering only 10 times the usage limits of the $20 Plus plan instead of 20 times. This change reflects OpenAI's efforts to balance compute costs and subscription value amid the launch of powerful, token-heavy AI features and more efficient API pricing.
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You face a pricing reset where AI usage costs rise even under flat subscription plans. Adjust your business model to account for shrinking value in fixed-price AI access or explore pay-as-you-go API usage for tighter cost control.
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