Seems we were both right: https://x.com/thsottiaux/status/2046740759056162816

"Codex will continue to be available both in the FREE and PLUS ($20) plans. We have the compute and efficient models to support it."

Both the compute, and the efficient models.

Because I believe things coming out of Altman's organization at face value. /s

I mean I hope it's correct, but given his history I'm not betting on it.