OpenAI pauses ChatGPT Plus signups due to high usage post DevDay

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the pause in a post on X, explaining that the increased usage had exceeded their capacity.

While ChatGPT Plus signups are temporarily closed, users can still sign up to be notified when subscriptions reopen within the app.

OpenAI's first conference, DevDay, which took place on November 6, saw approximately 900 developers gather in San Francisco. The conference not only served as a product launch event but also provided insights into OpenAI's plans for commercializing its AI technologies.

OpenAI's first conference, DevDay, which took place on November 6, saw approximately 900 developers gather in San Francisco. The conference not only served as a product launch event but also provided insights into OpenAI's plans for commercializing its AI technologies.

Altman unveiled several new features, including a new GPT store that feels like an app store and allows developers to access AI models and tools. OpenAI also allows users to create customized versions of their ChatGPT chatbot for specific purposes.

Additionally, the company introduced the GPT4 Turbo large language model, designed to be more user-friendly and cost-effective for developers.