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OpenAI Codex users warned of unexpected usage increase due to default subagent settings

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A user on Reddit discovered that their OpenAI Codex usage had significantly increased due to a recent update that defaulted subagent settings to "Astra High." They are advising other users to check their settings if they are experiencing unexpectedly high usage. AI

IMPACT Potential for unexpected cost increases for users of OpenAI's Codex product.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific product feature, not a company-wide announcement.

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OpenAI Codex users warned of unexpected usage increase due to default subagent settings

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 Deutsch(DE) · /u/Bino5150 ·

    Usage Burn and Sub Agents

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Found out why my Codex has been blowing so much usage lately. It seems one of these updates set the default subagent settings to “Astra High”. If you’re burning usage, check your settings! </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a hre…

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