OpenAI Codex Head Tibo Confused by Pro User Voting Results

OpenAI Codex head Tibo expressed confusion over the results of a vote among Pro users, which he expected would show a preference for 2x usage in the Pro 100/200/500 plans, even at the cost of reinstating a 5-hour limit to smooth the demand curve.

The vote asked Pro users about their preferences, weighing usage multiples against limit structures. Tibo noted that the results did not clearly favor the 2x option as he had anticipated.

Previously, OpenAI had promised not to reintroduce the 5-hour limit in certain Pro plans to allow users more flexibility in using their weekly quotas, while also adjusting the usage calculation method, changing the value of API costs corresponding to the same subscription price.

This vote occurred against the backdrop of ongoing adjustments to the usage limits for Codex and ChatGPT Work, with community discussions focusing on the impact of the 5-hour limit on high-intensity usage patterns. Some users indicated that reinstating the limit would hinder productivity and consider switching to other platforms.

Tibo's comments reflect the product team's attempt to smooth the computing demand curve through limit design, while user feedback emphasizes the importance of flexible usage without the 5-hour restriction, rather than simply increasing multiples.

In subscription-based AI products, such votes serve as tests of demand-side preferences, influencing subsequent adjustments to limits and usage policies. High-usage users prefer plans without short-term limits, and the platform must balance computing smoothness with user experience.

OpenAI has previously managed peak demand by resetting quotas or adjusting default limits, and the results of this vote may impact the decision on whether to reintroduce the 5-hour limit.

Source: Public Information