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I think the good times are over; I think OpenAI will give us a nerfed version of GPT Image 2 for free users.
This Reddit post from r/ChatGPT reflects community concern that OpenAI would restrict access to its advanced GPT Image generation capabilities for free-tier users. The worry proved well-founded: after
This Reddit post from r/ChatGPT reflects community concern that OpenAI would restrict access to its advanced GPT Image generation capabilities for free-tier users. The worry proved well-founded: after ChatGPT's image generation demand caused GPU strain, OpenAI temporarily introduced rate limits, with Sam Altman confirming free tier users would receive only 3 generations per day. Free users do experience a significantly different experience from paid subscribers, limited to just 2–3 image generations per day, a number that varies based on OpenAI's server capacity management.
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Source: r/ChatGPT | 2026-04-11