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GitHub Copilot shifts to token-based billing sparking developer backlash (opens in new tab)

GitHub has transitioned its Copilot coding assistant to a usage-based billing model that charges users based on token consumption rather than a flat monthly fee. This change, which became effective June 1st, replaces the previous unlimited request system with a credit-allotment structure. Developers are reporting significant price hikes, with some monthly costs reportedly jumping from small flat fees to several hundred or even thousands of dollars. <a href="

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