Anthropic increases Claude AI access costs

Anthropic is implementing new policies that will make using third-party tools like OpenClaw with its Claude AI significantly more expensive. Starting April 4th, Claude subscription limits will no longer apply to external harnesses, requiring a separate pay-as-you-go option for OpenClaw users. This change, coinciding with OpenClaw's creator Peter Steinberger joining OpenAI, suggests Anthropic may be steering users towards its proprietary tools, such as Claude Cowork, potentially to consolidate its ecosystem and revenue streams.