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OpenAI bans ChatGPT subscribers who share accounts or automate usage

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

OpenAI prohibits sharing ChatGPT subscriptions, using them in automation, serving other users, or embedding them in commercial products. Violations can lead to account restriction or ban. The company enforces these rules to prevent subsidized personal plans from being used for team or production workloads.

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The article clarifies OpenAI's enforcement stance, but many users may still unknowingly violate terms by running personal agents that serve others.
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