According to Greg Brockman (@gdb) on Twitter, credit-based pricing is now live in OpenAI Codex, allowing developers to pay based on actual usage rather than fixed subscription fees (source: x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/1983956896852988014). This shift offers greater flexibility for startups and enterprises building AI-powered applications, enabling scalable cost management and lowering entry barriers for experimenting with advanced code generation tools. The new model could accelerate adoption among diverse businesses seeking to integrate AI into software workflows, highlighting OpenAI’s focus on accessible, developer-friendly solutions.