AI Coding Tool Shifts to Usage-Based Billing

Microsoft's GitHub Copilot is ending its unlimited AI coding assistance plan, moving to a usage-based billing model starting June 1. Previously, a $10 monthly fee provided developers with unrestricted access to AI coding help. The new system will replace fixed request allowances with a credit balance that decreases based on the actual usage of the service. While the base prices for the plans remain the same, this change signifies a significant shift in how AI tools are monetized, potentially increasing costs for heavy users and reflecting the growing expense of AI development and deployment.