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OpenAI API users report inconsistent token usage and cost spikes

A junior AI developer is encountering inconsistent token usage when making API calls to OpenAI. The same inputs and workflow are sometimes resulting in up to three times higher token consumption, primarily from input tokens. This unpredictable behavior is causing significant cost increases, and the developer is seeking insights into potential causes and methods for investigation and control. AI

IMPACT Users of OpenAI's API may face unexpected cost increases due to inconsistent token usage.

RANK_REASON User is reporting an issue with a service, not a new release or significant event.

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/AffectionateDoubt405 ·

    Abnormal behavior faced with openai call.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hello everyone,</p> <p>I’m junior AI developer, and I’m currently facing a serious issue.</p> <p>We have a predefined workflow where the system takes the same inputs, runs the same tools, and then makes an OpenAI API call. However, even with iden…