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ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users

OpenAI is removing text chat limits for all ChatGPT users, with Free and Go users getting GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model and a new Think button, while Plus and Pro users get an upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol model and a thinking slider.

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The new GPT-5.6 Luna model will power this experience and will be the default model for Free and Go users, replacing GPT-5.5.
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The VergeOpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats
CNETYou Can Now Have Unlimited Text Chats Without Paying for ChatGPT - CNET
The DecoderOpenAI improves GPT-5.6 Sol in ChatGPT and restricts free users to its weakest model
Digital TrendsChatGPT enables unlimited chats on free accounts and upgrades to newer models
The New StackGPT-5.6 Sol just got better in one place and stayed the same everywhere else
MoneycontrolOpenAI brings its latest GPT-5.6 Luna to free users; adds reasoning controls for paid subscribers with GPT 5.6 Sol- Moneycontrol.com
9to5MacOpenAI updating ChatGPT with a smarter GPT-5.6 Sol and unlimited free chats - 9to5Mac
AppleInsiderNew ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'
MacRumorsFree ChatGPT Users Get Unlimited Text Chats and GPT-5.6 Luna
TestingCatalog AI NewsOpenAI is rolling out GPT-5.6 Luna to Free ChatGPT users
BleepingComputerOpenAI rolls out a major ChatGPT upgrade, even if you don’t pay for it
RuntimeWireOpenAI makes GPT-5.6 Luna the default for free ChatGPT users
PYMNTSOpenAI Drops ChatGPT Limits for Free Users and Upgrades Paid Tiers | PYMNTS.com
Android AuthorityOpenAI just made ChatGPT’s latest model more accessible to non-paying users
DigitChatGPT Free users to get unlimited text chats as OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 Luna
Unite.AIOpenAI Gives Free ChatGPT Users Unlimited Text Chats on GPT-5.6 Luna
Business TodayOpenAI rolls out GPT 5.6 Luna as default ChatGPT model, removes text chat limits for free tier users - BusinessToday
Pulse 2.0OpenAI Improves GPT-5.6 Sol And Gives Free Users Unlimited GPT-5.6 Luna Text Chats
Cyber Security NewsOpenAI Expands GPT-5.6 Access to Free & Go Users With Unlimited Text Chats
WeRSMChatGPT Brings Unlimited Text Chats To Free Users
iClarifiedOpenAI Improves GPT-5.6 Sol, Expands ChatGPT Free Tier With Unlimited Text Chats
The Hans IndiaChatGPT Rolls Out Smarter Models, Unlimited Free Chats, and More for All Users
Help Net SecurityOpenAI drops ChatGPT text chat limits for free users, adds new safeguards for teens - Help Net Security

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