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AI Device 'Dot' Drains Session Limit with Unintended 'Astra Max' Usage

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A user reported that their "Dot" device, likely a smart home device or AI assistant, unexpectedly initiated eight sessions using "Astra Max" while they were away. This resulted in a rapid depletion of their session limit, consuming half of their reset allowance in just 30 minutes. The user expressed frustration over the unintended usage and its impact on their available sessions. AI

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AI Device 'Dot' Drains Session Limit with Unintended 'Astra Max' Usage

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

    My Dot spawn 8 sessions while I was out and defaulted to Astra Max!!!???

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Title says it all. Burned through the second half of my reset in 30 mins flat. :-(</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/rgkirkpatrick"> /u/rgkirkpatrick </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://www.redd…

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