Tell HN: OpenAI brings back 5 hour limit for plus and business standard users
OpenAI reinstated a 5-hour usage limit for Plus and Business Standard subscribers, sparking Hacker News debate about subsidized inference pricing and subscription value.
A Hacker News discussion reports that OpenAI has brought back a 5-hour usage limit for Plus and Business Standard users. Commenters debated whether cheap tokens are a subsidized customer acquisition strategy, whether AI companies have sustainable margins on inference, and how switching costs between providers affect dependency. The thread reflects community sentiment on pricing and usage caps rather than an official policy announcement.
- OpenAI restored 5-hour limits for Plus and Business Standard tiers
- Community argues low pricing is subsidized growth strategy
- Thread highlights provider switching costs and portability concerns
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From the original article
15 min read at news.ycombinator.comPeople should realize by now that they aren't giving out thousands of dollars worth of compute in a $20 subscription out of the goodness of their hearts. The base level plans aren't meant for any kind of serious work beyond the equivalent of Google searches. At best treat it like a trial.
By spwa4 · news.ycombinator.com
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