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OpenAI lifts free-tier text limits on GPT-5.6 Luna
Aug 6, 2026 — Aug 7, 2026
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OpenAI lifts free-tier text limits on GPT-5.6 Luna
OpenAI said GPT-5.6 Luna becomes the default for Free and Go users, with unlimited text chats. The move widens access while the model core stays under one roof.
SO WHAT — The window narrows: access expands, but the center of intelligence remains controlled.
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OpenAI sharpens GPT-5.6 Sol, widens Luna access
OpenAI updated GPT-5.6 Sol for Plus and Pro users, aiming for more reliable date-sensitive answers. Luna is also expanding to free ChatGPT users, a small distribution shift in the wire.
SO WHAT — The window is still open: better models are becoming more usable, but access remains tiered and the center of gravity is still controlled from above.
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