
Anthropic has come under fire after users reported a significant billing bug that resulted in hundreds of dollars in extra charges on their Max subscriptions. Initially, the company's support team refused to issue refunds, leading to user frustration. However, after the issue gained millions of views online, Anthropic reversed its decision and began processing refunds. This incident has sparked criticism of the company's customer service practices.
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