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OKX Restricts Claude Use in Hong Kong as AI Costs Hit $8M Monthly
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OKX Restricts Claude Use in Hong Kong as AI Costs Hit $8M Monthly

OKX has reportedly restricted access to Anthropic's Claude for its Hong Kong employees, a move linked to monthly artificial intelligence costs that have climbed to between $6 million and $8 million.

By Olivia Stephanie2 min readAugust 20, 2026
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