GitHub moves Copilot to usage-based billing as AI coding costs climb

GitHub has changed its Copilot billing model to usage-based pricing due to rising AI coding costs. This means users will pay based on how much they use the AI coding assistant. The shift reflects the increasing expenses of running AI-powered developer tools.

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Usage-based billing impacts how developers budget for AI coding tools.

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Microsoft (MSFT)

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GitHub may see changes in revenue and user behavior due to the new pricing model.

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Developers should evaluate their Copilot usage to manage costs effectively.

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