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Got 6 months of ChatGPT Pro for free — thanks OpenAI and opensource community

Reddit user reveals unexpected $1,200 worth of free Pro access for developers.

Deep Dive

Reddit user /u/1996fanrui shared that they received six months of Pro — normally $200/month — at no cost, saving $1,200. The developer, a Codex user, says the Pro upgrade helps with coding, debugging, planning, and learning. They thanked Codex, OpenAI, and the open-source community for the generous offer.

Key Points
  • Reddit user /u/1996fanrui claims they received 6 months of ChatGPT Pro at no cost.
  • At $200/month, the free subscription saves them approximately $1,200.
  • The developer uses Codex regularly and credits both OpenAI and the open-source community.

Why It Matters

Shows how OpenAI may reward loyal developers, making premium AI tools more accessible for productivity gains.