One-sentence summary
Per OpenAI's updated usage docs, eligible ChatGPT and Codex usage will draw from a shared allowance starting in December, ending the two products' separate limits.
Event Overview
On November 2, 2026, reports said OpenAI is preparing to change how usage limits work between ChatGPT and Codex, affecting how users split AI work between chatting and coding.
Key Information
- Per OpenAI's updated usage documentation, eligible usage in ChatGPT and Codex will draw from a shared allowance.
- The shared allowance begins in December.
- Today, ChatGPT and Codex are treated as separate products with their own limits.
