GitLab 18.11 introduces budget guardrails for GitLab Credits, including subscription-level spending caps and per-user credit limits to enhance AI governance and control costs. This update aims to enable organizations to expand the usage of AI tools in software development without exceeding their budgets, thereby improving predictability and fairness in credit distribution. Users can configure these settings through the GitLab GraphQL API and the Customers Portal, providing flexibility and helping to avoid unexpected expenses during high usage periods.