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A simpler way to put ChatGPT to work (A shared allowance for ChatGPT and Codex)

OpenAI emailed users that in the coming weeks ChatGPT and Codex will draw from a single shared usage allowance, with combined remaining usage and reset times visible in Settings → Usage. OpenAI said usage will depend on model and task, with more advanced models and complex tasks consuming more of the allowance, while Unlimited Instant stays included in the plan and does not draw from usage. The same email said users will be able to delegate work directly to ChatGPT — from building sites and presentations to taking action on the web — without switching to the Work tab, and that users who exhaust the allowance can wait for a reset, upgrade their plan, or buy credits.

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I just received this email from noreply@email.openai.com

Subject: A simpler way to put ChatGPT to work

Hello, In the coming weeks, you’ll be able to delegate work directly to ChatGPT — from building sites and presentations to taking action on the web — without switching to the Work tab.

Tell ChatGPT what you want to accomplish. It can decide when to use these capabilities, break complex tasks into smaller steps, and work through them for you.

A shared allowance for ChatGPT and Codex

As part of this unified experience, your use of ChatGPT and Codex will draw from the same allowance in the coming weeks. We’re preparing carefully for this transition to help prevent disruption to your workflows. We expect most users won’t need to wait for their usage to reset more often than they do today. Usage will depend on model and task, with more advanced models and complex tasks using more of your allowance. Unlimited Instant is included in your plan and will not draw from your usage.

You will be able to see your combined remaining usage and reset times in Settings → Usage. If you use your full allowance, you can wait for it to reset, upgrade your plan, or buy credits to continue using eligible features.

The OpenAI team

Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50324512](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50324512)

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