OpenAI says it will pause new $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscriptions amid "unprecedented" Astra demand; existing accounts, other plans, and API are unaffected (Tibo/@thsottiaux)

OpenAI has announced a temporary halt on new subscriptions for its $200/month ChatGPT Pro plan. This decision comes amidst "unprecedented" demand for Astra, which is reportedly straining their systems. The company aims to ensure existing users maintain an "incredible experience" and continued access to Astra. Importantly, current accounts, other subscription plans, and the API will remain unaffected by this pause.

This marks the first time OpenAI has paused subscriptions for a paid ChatGPT plan, unlike previous instances where free tier access was limited.