OpenAI restores 5-hour Codex and Work limits for ChatGPT Plus users (9to5mac.com)

OpenAI has announced that it will reinstate the five-hour usage limit for Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus subscribers, effective tomorrow. This decision follows a brief period during which the five-hour cap was lifted, with only a weekly limit in place. OpenAI's engineering lead, Thibault Sottiaux, explained that reinstating the five-hour limit helps balance server load and enhances user experience, particularly for casual users who might unintentionally exceed their weekly allowance. The return to this limit is significant for the AI/ML community as it signals OpenAI’s commitment to managing capacity while maintaining a generous usage plan for Plus subscribers. Sottiaux mentioned that while the five-hour limit will be enforced for the Plus accounts, it will not apply to higher-tier Pro subscriptions, which currently follow a different credit-based system. This move likely reflects OpenAI's strategy to optimize service delivery while ensuring users remain engaged without overwhelming the system.