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COMMUNITY PICK · 21 OCTOBER 2026

@thsottiaux: Codex usage limits were wrong for about 40,000 accounts

21 October 2026, 12:00 · 1 source · Curated by Sara Simeone

OpenAI's Codex lead said around 40,000 accounts had usage limits that didn't match their plan, which made allowances drain unusually fast over the weekend. It's now fixed, and OpenAI is contacting affected users and adding credits.

Why it mattersIf your team's Codex allowance ran out suspiciously fast at the weekend, this is the likely reason. Look out for an email about credits before you upgrade your plan.

Curated by Sara Simeone as part of our human editorial coverage. The original sources are linked below; curation is distinct from a Hype or Fact? assessment.

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