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Reworkd's AI Code Error Leads to $10,000 Loss

1/20/2025

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In 2023, Reworkd's shift from Next.js to Python/FastAPI to boost revenue backfired when a bug in ChatGPT-generated code caused subscription failures, sparking over 40 user complaints. Co-founder Ashim Shrestha revealed the error cost the company more than $10,000 and took five days to resolve, highlighting the risks of relying on AI.

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In 2023, Reworkd's shift from Next.js to Python/FastAPI to boost revenue backfired when a bug in ChatGPT-generated code caused subscription failures, sparking over 40 user complaints. Co-founder Ashim Shrestha revealed the error cost the company more than $10,000 and took five days to resolve, highlighting the risks of relying on AI.