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OpenAI users report significant slowdowns in response times

Users on Reddit are reporting significantly slower response times from OpenAI's services, with some experiencing rates as low as 1-5 tokens per second. This slowdown is a recent development for some users who have been using the service for months without similar issues. The community is questioning whether OpenAI is intentionally throttling its customers. AI

IMPACT Potential degradation of user experience and productivity with OpenAI services.

RANK_REASON User-generated discussion about service performance, not an official announcement or benchmark.

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OpenAI users report significant slowdowns in response times

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

    How to get more than 1-5 t/s?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>6.1 Sol Med - around 4-5 Agents at a time</p> <p>Are they now throttling their customers? Im using them like half a year, without so crazy slow speeds and now...?</p> <p>Sure i mean i wont hit the limit... but that wasnt what i meant lool</p> <p>…