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Anthropic tightens limits on Claude subscriptions
Agents are breaking the current AI pricing structure.
TL;DR
- Anthropic is introducing limits on paid Claude subscriptions, specifically for outside agent tools.
- Usage of third-party agent tools will now be subject to a separate credit meter.
- Users have reacted negatively to Anthropic's changes, with some considering a switch to OpenAI's Codex.
- OpenAI is offering free Codex usage to new business customers as a competitive move.
- The high demand for computing resources from AI agents is challenging current AI subscription models.
- Companies are facing increased AI costs, with some having already exhausted their annual token budgets.
- Anthropic has been more aggressive in restricting usage due to high demand from coders using agents.