Users Question Faster Token Burn in ChatGPT/Codex Despite Official Denials

RileyRalmuto · x · 2026-08-22

A developer reported that ChatGPT/Codex is consuming tokens significantly faster than usual. Even when building the same app, usage drops at least 20% quicker than normal. Despite official claims that nothing changed, the user feels misled, suggesting it amounts to a tacit reduction in allowances.

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