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OpenAI 在 2026 年 9 月發布新一代旗艦模型 GPT-6 Astra,宣稱是全球最聰明、最一致的 AI 模型,並定位為自主電腦操作能力的重大躍進。上線初期因分批開放導致部分付費用戶無法使用,曾引發反彈,執行長 Sam Altman 已致歉並透過重置使用額度作為補償。
Due to surging demand for Astra, OpenAI has announced a suspension of new subscriptions to the $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan. (Photo: Reuters)
In September 2026, OpenAI released its next-generation flagship model, "GPT-6 Astra," claiming it to be the "smartest and most consistent" AI model in its portfolio, and positioning it as a major leap forward in autonomous computer-use capabilities. However, amid rapidly escalating demand for Astra, OpenAI recently made an emergency announcement to pause new subscriptions to the $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan.
Thibault Sottiaux, OpenAI's head of product, stated that to ensure the current user experience and continued access to Astra, the company decided to suspend new subscriptions to the $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan. This plan places the greatest burden on the system, so OpenAI aims to take measures with the least impact first. Existing Pro users are unaffected, and the company is working to expand computing capacity as quickly as possible. Other plans and API services remain operational.
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OpenAI has not yet announced when subscriptions will resume. Tests conducted by Liberty 3C Tech Channel show that attempting to upgrade to the $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan currently results in a message indicating that purchase is temporarily unavailable.
In fact, supply and demand pressures for Astra became apparent from its first day of launch. OpenAI initially adopted a phased rollout, leading to backlash from many paying users who were temporarily unable to access the service. CEO Sam Altman also apologized for the chaotic launch process. The company subsequently offered usage quota resets as compensation to appease user dissatisfaction.
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