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AI makes mistakes, too
Reed experienced unexpected $500 charges from OpenAI's Codex due to a software glitch causing token overuse. He attempted to resolve the issue via Codex and OpenAI's customer service but received no refund, highlighting the financial risks of unmonitored AI usage.
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