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OpenAI is combining ChatGPT’s Chat and Work modes and introducing a shared token-based quota for paid ChatGPT and Codex usage in December.

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Other developments include subscription restrictions, a reported ChatGPT security exploit, and Sam Altman’s Samsung visit, with no supply deal announced.

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OpenAI caps paid ChatGPT accounts per device and payment card

OpenAI is limiting paid ChatGPT accounts per device and payment card. Users reaching the cap cannot start new subscriptions, affected accounts cannot be used on that device, and logging out does not automatically free a spot.

Why it matters: Users managing multiple subscriptions may face blocked purchases or device access restrictions.

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Sam Altman visits Samsung; no supply deal announced

Sam Altman visited Samsung in South Korea for an AI seminar and meetings reportedly concerning memory supply for future AI data centers. No supply deal was announced.

Why it matters: The visit highlights OpenAI’s pursuit of infrastructure capacity, but does not establish that additional memory supply has been secured.

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ChatGPT merges Chat and Work with shared ChatGPT and Codex quotas

Starting in December, Plus, Pro and Business plans will share a token-based quota across ChatGPT and Codex as Chat and Work merge. More complex models consume more quota; simple instant chats do not count toward it.

Why it matters: Heavy users will need to budget usage across both products and account for differences in model consumption.

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  1. Tue, Nov 106 itemsOpenAI launched a beta for businesses to manage their presence in ChatGPT and acquired AI travel startup Odessia. ChatGPT Business plans also gained support in third-party tools, while API errors and incorrect cost exports require attention from developers.
  2. Mon, Nov 95 itemsOpenAI expanded enterprise distribution through AWS, acquired Orchestra Bio, and updated its Python SDK with agent-session streaming and Rosalind support.
  3. Sun, Nov 83 itemsOpenAI’s most notable new developments are a proposed web-crawling standard backed by major technology companies and new ChatGPT use by Franklin Templeton. GPT Image 2.6 is also being integrated into Runway.
  4. Sat, Nov 75 itemsOpenAI confirmed an $11 billion first funding tranche at a $1.25 trillion valuation, short of earlier targets, while pushing out developer tooling and new safety and science benchmarks.
  5. Fri, Nov 65 itemsOpenAI’s cybersecurity model generated new vulnerability and exploit results, while API customers faced payment issues. The company also continued its data-center expansion and shipped a Python SDK update.
  6. Thu, Nov 56 itemsOpenAI introduced GPT-6 Cyber, expanded its security offering, and announced new enterprise, API, and leadership developments.
  7. Wed, Nov 46 itemsOpenAI agreed to acquire Pierre Computer Company to expand Codex’s developer tools, while ChatGPT gained animated GIF creation with Images 2.6. Other developments include cybersecurity model access in AWS GovCloud and Python SDK updates for caching, identity federation and live responses.

Who and what it tracks

  • OpenAICompany128
  • ChatGPTProduct36
  • CodexProduct16
  • Sam AltmanPerson2