How do you handle insane token costs when letting agents run autonomously?
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Ran a small test project last night where 3 agents were supposed to research competitors and draft a report. Checked my OpenAI dashboard this morning and burned through $40 in a few hours because two agents kept fact checking each other endlessly. What guardrails or rate limits are you using to pre…
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- 2026-08-21 08:52 · r/AI_Agents
How do you handle insane token costs when letting agents run autonomously?