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When your AI assistant starts billing by the thought
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June 4, 2026, 2:39 p.m.
Technology
AI
Developer Tools
github
GitHub Copilot
AI coding tools
usage-based billing
future of software development
Summary
This blog post discusses GitHub Copilot's transition to usage-based billing and the implications it has for cost management, governance, and security surrounding AI coding tools, projected for 2026.
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