User Alleges ChatGPT Has Been Silently Downgrading Pro Models to Mini for Months
ilsubyeega · reddit · 2026-07-31
A Reddit user claims that ChatGPT has been silently redirecting pro model requests to the much cheaper mini model for several months without user consent. The user states they possess HTTP request/response level evidence and alleges that OpenAI has ignored the issue.
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