Why is OpenAI limiting Sora video generation?

OpenAI is limiting Sora to six free videos per day because their GPUs are under extreme strain due to high user demand.

What are the new limits for Google's nano banana pro?

Users without a Google AI plan are now limited to two AI images per day with nano banana pro, a reduction from the previous limit.

Are paid AI services also affected by these new limits?

No, ChatGPT Plus and Pro accounts will not see changes, and additional generations can be purchased for some services.

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AI video limits: GPUs melting as demand surges

28 Nov

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Summary

Sora now limits free users to six AI videos daily.
Google's nano banana pro image generator has new limits.
High demand is causing AI service GPU strain.

AI video limits: GPUs melting as demand surges

Leading AI services, including OpenAI's Sora and Google's nano banana pro, have recently implemented stricter daily usage limits for their video and image generation tools. This move aims to manage the immense computational load placed on their graphics processing units (GPUs), which are reportedly under severe strain from surging user demand.

OpenAI's head of Sora, Bill Peebles, indicated that the company's GPUs are "melting" and that free access to Sora will now be capped at six video generations per day. While premium ChatGPT Plus and Pro accounts remain unaffected, users can purchase additional generations. Google's nano banana pro has similarly seen its free daily image generation limit reduced from three to two, with further variable limits on Gemini 3 Pro.

The previous version, nano banana (2.5), still allows 100 free images daily. These adjustments reflect the growing popularity and intensive resource requirements of advanced AI content creation tools, as more users engage with these platforms. Google has not yet provided an official comment on the changes to its Gemini services.