# Bug in Codex on AWS Bedrock Causes 10x Billing Overcharges

A bug in the Codex service running on AWS Bedrock is generating charges ten times higher than actual usage. The issue appears to stem from inflated token or request counting, hitting affected users with unexpected bills. AWS must correct the bug and issue refunds to restore trust in the service.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://github.com/openai/codex/issues/37674) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:17:43 +0000