OpenAI stopped selling Pro subscriptions because too many people wanted them

OpenAI stopped taking new sign-ups for its $200-a-month Pro plan because demand for GPT-6 Astra is straining its systems, with no end date given.

Our read: The lesson is not about OpenAI. Access to the model under your business is not guaranteed, and the fix is knowing your second choice before you need it.

• If a business process depends on one provider's top tier, write down what you would switch to and how long it would take.
• Do not plan a launch around a subscription you have not yet been able to buy.

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