Anthropic Console overcharged my card 100x due to internationalization input bug

AI summary

A LegalTech attorney in Costa Rica experienced a 100x overcharge on their card due to an internationalization input bug while loading credits to their Anthropic API account.

Key points

•A LegalTech attorney leading a developer team in Costa Rica encountered the issue while loading credits to their Anthropic API account.
•In Spanish-speaking regions, localized systems and keyboards handle dots and commas differently, leading the user to type 5.04.
•Anthropic's input system misinterpreted the entry, causing an unfair financial burden due to a severe oversight in their payment pipeline.

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