GitHub Copilot users get a rude awakening as new AI pricing goes into effect GitHub Copilot has transitioned from a request-based model to token-usage billing, leading to significant cost increases for some users. The new system converts usage into AI credits, with advanced AI models consuming more tokens, resulting in higher projected bills for many. While some users are unhappy and comparing the change to past price hikes by companies like Uber, others argue the pricing reflects underlying AI model costs or suggest users adapt by coding manually or optimizing their usage.

• GitHub Copilot implemented a new token-usage billing model on June 1, replacing the previous request-based system.
• Some users are reporting significantly higher projected costs, with some facing bills hundreds of dollars more than before.
• The new policy converts usage into AI credits, with costs varying based on the AI model and tokens consumed.
• Users have expressed dissatisfaction on social media, comparing the change to predatory pricing tactics used by other tech companies.
• Some users defend the change, citing API pricing of AI models or suggesting users optimize their usage to manage costs.
• Analysts predict similar consumption-based pricing models may become more common as advanced AI models are adopted. Continue reading https://www.businessinsider.com/github-copilot-token-uage-pricing-change-reaction-2026-6