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Angry devs vow to flee GitHub Copilot as metered billing takes hold
Developers are criticizing Microsoft's new usage-based billing policy for GitHub Copilot, reporting rapid depletion of monthly AI credits. Users expressed frustration over unpredictable costs, with some burning through significant portions of their monthly allowance in hours or even a single request. Microsoft claims the change aligns pricing with usage to ensure sustainability.
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