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OpenAI account disabled for "Distillation" after API leak and unauthorized login

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A user on Reddit reported their OpenAI account was disabled due to a violation of terms related to "Distillation." The account was compromised by an unauthorized login from London, CA, which led to a leaked API key. This misuse triggered the ban, and the user is seeking advice on account recovery and support response times after appealing the decision. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security vulnerabilities and misuse of AI models, impacting user trust and platform integrity.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with an existing product, not a new release or significant industry event.

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OpenAI account disabled for "Distillation" after API leak and unauthorized login

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Animal056 ·

    Account disabled for "Distillation" after API leak and unauthorized login. Has anyone recovered their account?

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1wa8ryc/account_disabled_for_distillation_after_api_leak/"> <img alt="Account disabled for &quot;Distillation&quot; after API leak and unauthorized login. Has anyone recovered their account?" src="https://preview.…

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