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OpenAI API key sharing raises financial risk concerns for users

A user on Reddit is seeking advice about sharing their OpenAI API key with a friend in China to integrate AI features into a company website. The user proposes using prepaid credits, disabling auto-recharge, and restricting API key capabilities to mitigate financial risks. They are concerned about potential unexpected charges due to billing delays or misuse, even with these precautions. AI

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/ThrowRA_Busy__494 ·

    Should I let a friend use my API key for his company website if I restrict it and turn off auto-recharge?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I’m trying to understand the real risk before I help a friend.</p> <p>Context: my friend is a company owner in China. He wants to integrate AI into his company website, probably for customers to type questions or upload images…