importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-10T20:59:51Z
OpenAI Temporarily Halts Pro Subscriptions Amid Astra Model Demand
OpenAI has temporarily paused its $200/month Pro subscriptions due to unprecedented demand for its new Astra AI model, which is straining infrastructure. Other plans like Go, Plus, and API tiers remain unaffected.
The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.
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