OpenAI has reopened its $200 Pro subscription plan to new users but has simultaneously reduced the API credits granted per dollar by half, signaling a strategic move toward usage-based billing, according to The Decoder.
Employee Thibault Sottiaux noted that the impact of this reduction is balanced by the introduction of more efficient AI models such as GPT-6 Sol and Luna, which help offset the decreased credit value.
For Japanese investors and developers closely following AI advancements and cloud costs, these changes may influence budgeting and adoption strategies in both FX algorithm development and crypto analytics platforms.