OpenAI has paused its $200 ChatGPT sign-ups as ‘unprecedented’ demand for new model Astra strains its system

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Even after expanding available compute 9.5-fold since 2023, OpenAI is pausing new Pro 20X accounts while it adds more capacity…

Key facts

  • Even after expanding available compute 9.5-fold since 2023, OpenAI is pausing new Pro 20X accounts while it adds more capacity…
  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:57:06 UTC.

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  1. OpenAI targets work of Wall Street junior bankers with new ChatGPT for Financial Services

  2. OpenAI has paused its $200 ChatGPT sign-ups as ‘unprecedented’ demand for new model Astra strains its system

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