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OpenAI removes hard API spending limits, users concerned

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Users are reporting that OpenAI may have removed the ability to set a hard spending limit for their API usage. Previously, documentation indicated that such limits could be configured, but users are now unable to locate these settings within their accounts. This has led to concerns about whether API usage can exceed pre-paid credit. AI

IMPACT Potential for unexpected costs for developers using OpenAI's API.

RANK_REASON User-reported change in product functionality for an existing service.

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OpenAI removes hard API spending limits, users concerned

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9 / 100
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User-reported change in product functionality for an existing service.
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High
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/EducationalZombie538 ·

    Hard API Spend limit no longer in settings?

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1wi8adw/hard_api_spend_limit_no_longer_in_settings/"> <img alt="Hard API Spend limit no longer in settings?" src="https://preview.redd.it/qgo1tpahvxph1.png?width=140&amp;height=52&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=a4ec53d02ce49…

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