GitHub charges Copilot users for AI usage

GitHub is implementing a new pricing model for its AI coding assistant, Copilot, shifting from a flat subscription fee to usage-based billing. The company cited escalating inference costs associated with its most intensive users as the primary driver for this change. This move reflects the growing expense of running advanced AI models and aims to align costs with actual consumption, potentially impacting developers who rely heavily on Copilot for their coding tasks. The adjustment signals a broader trend in the AI industry towards more granular cost management for AI services.