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Ask HN: Teaching OpenAI API class without a Credit Card?

1 pointsby p0d11 months ago
I'm getting lost in the confusion of what Free tier means in the OpenAI API. I am teaching a class soon in a college using the OpenAI API and some sample code. Is it possible to test the API using Python without adding your credit card and billing details?

2 comments

verdverm11 months ago
I would frame it as similar to buying books or a calculator for a class. (i.e. an expected cost to the student) Their usage bill will be much lower than the typical college textbook
byronhsu11 months ago
Use an app like Privacy to generate a virtual temporary credit card