CATCH #550
DETECTED AUG 5, 2026 22:25 UTC
THE CATCHscore 7/10
EXHIBIT 550 · URGENT
Aug 5, 2026 22:25 UTC
web app
https://chatgpt.com
ChatGPT web app shows a new string indicating a GPT-4 usage cap has been reached, suggesting a possible tiered access or throttling mechanism.
READY TO POST:
looks like chatgpt users might hit a gpt-4 usage cap now, with a new message showing up in the web app. time to check those rate limits!
new string in the chatgpt web app suggests gpt-4 usage caps. could be rolling out a more structured tier for access or just managing load.
EVIDENCE — the receipts
⚠️ FROM WEB-APP BUNDLE — may include vendored-dependency strings, verify before posting.
ChatGPT web app (https://chatgpt.com) deployed new frontend code [3f3a0df6c2996a3b -> d2443a9734d7e13b]: +12095 strings, -12250 strings, 7 interesting
[model_id] (1)
+ ve reached the current usage cap for GPT-4. You can continue with the default model now, or try again {formattedTime}. <link>Learn more</link>`,values:{link:ZV,formattedTime:a}}):(0,qV.jsx)(Q,{id:`TextMessageDisplay.gptUsageCapExceededCustomFeature`,defaultMessage:`You
[feature_flag] (6)
+ ))&&t.next_run_times.length===0?e.completed.automations.push(t):t.is_enabled?e.scheduled.automations.push(t):e.paused.automations.push(t),e),{scheduled:{label:hL.scheduled,filter:
+ ,action:E,actionMessageDescriptor:tR.focusPromptTextarea,group:ko.Internal,bindings:[{binding:[Dh.Shift,Dh.Escape]}]},{key:
+ /cdn/assets/contentful-dynamic-feature-page-e8p4bel4.js
+ /cdn/assets/contentful-feature-page-d6mgrat2.js
+ /cdn/assets/internal-render-conversation-k95ro8ma.js
+ /cdn/assets/internal-render-conversation_.queued-kpr5gp84.js
caught by the 20-minute sweep ·
the live wire · all receipts