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The report highlights that previously, Free and Go users were rate-limited to 10–40 text messages per 3–5 hours on flagship models, with users kicked down to a lighter model after hitting limits. OpenAI has just unveiled that it’s now removing text chat usage limits for ChatGPT Free and Go accounts.
Industry observers note that it therefore replaces GPT-5.5 Instant, and it’s the one that now supports unlimited free chat messages with text. GPT-5.6 Luna is faster, more reliable, and more focused. Along with this change, ChatGPT has now made GPT-5.6 Luna—the lightest model in its fresh GPT 5.6 family—the fresh default model for ChatGPT Free and Go users.
Industry observers note that note, however, that restrictions will still apply to messages that involve more resource-intensive functions, including file uploads, image attachments, image generation requests, voice mode, and more.
Industry observers note that openAI is also adding a fresh “Think” button that tells the model to take more time when formulating its response, resulting in deeper reasoning and better quality answers when needed.
In a fresh development, the fresh changes will come into effect starting next week.
As part of the ongoing story, this article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
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