2 November 2026
OpenAI is merging ChatGPT and Codex usage limits
A quiet day with few big launches. OpenAI changed how usage limits work, and HighLevel shipped a batch of mobile updates for Ask AI. There was also an unconfirmed report of a leaked Anthropic model and a sober look at whether AI pays off.
Tools and products
ChatGPT and Codex usage limits are merging (opens the source in a new tab)
An OpenAI help page says ChatGPT and Codex usage limits are being merged.
Why it matters: If your team uses both, check your plan's usage page this week so a shared limit does not catch you out.
help.openai.com via Hacker News · 31 Oct
HighLevel Ask AI mobile now supports connectors (opens the source in a new tab)
You can now link other apps to Ask AI from the HighLevel mobile app. You pick which tools Ask AI may use.
Why it matters: If you run your business from your phone, you can now use Ask AI with your other apps without going back to a computer.
HighLevel · 2 Nov
HighLevel Ask AI opens from any contact's screen (opens the source in a new tab)
Ask AI now opens from a contact's detail screen with a summary of that relationship already shown. It can help you prepare for a meeting, get a recap or dictate a note.
Why it matters: This can save you digging through tabs before a client call, so try it on your next one.
HighLevel · 2 Nov
HighLevel Ask AI gets three iOS shortcuts (opens the source in a new tab)
Ask AI now has New Chat, Dictation and Voice Mode shortcuts on iOS. You can start them from the Action button, Siri or Spotlight.
Why it matters: If you use an iPhone, you can capture ideas by voice right after a client call without opening the app.
HighLevel · 2 Nov
HighLevel Ask AI adds a home screen widget (opens the source in a new tab)
The new widget has a chat bar, a Voice button and a Camera button. One tap opens a fresh Ask AI chat.
Why it matters: Set it up once and your team gets faster access to Ask AI on the move.
HighLevel · 2 Nov
HighLevel adds a New Ask AI Chat shortcut (opens the source in a new tab)
"New Ask AI Chat" now shows on the app icon, in Quick Actions and in search. One tap opens a blank chat.
Why it matters: If you ask Ask AI quick questions during the day, this removes a few taps each time.
HighLevel · 2 Nov
Also worth knowing
Anthropic's Mythos-class model allegedly leaked on Hugging Face (opens the source in a new tab)
A Hacker News post claims a model from Anthropic's Mythos class was leaked on Hugging Face. This is an allegation and is not confirmed.
Why it matters: Do not download or use unofficial model files at work, as you cannot know what they contain or whether you may use them.
Hacker News · 1 Nov
Apollo economist says most companies see no financial payoff from AI (opens the source in a new tab)
TechCrunch reports an Apollo economist saying AI is delivering "zero financial payoff" to most companies.
Why it matters: Before you buy more AI tools, set one clear number to measure, such as hours saved or leads handled.
techcrunch.com via Hacker News · 1 Nov
Anthropic moves to stop Claude reverse-engineering video games (opens the source in a new tab)
Mashable reports that Anthropic is taking steps to block Claude from reverse-engineering video games.
Why it matters: AI providers can limit what their tools do, so read the usage rules of any AI tool your business depends on.