‘What a joke’: GitHub Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

Microsoft will switch GitHub Copilot from a flat monthly subscription to token-based billing on June 1.

The change has sparked backlash online, with developers warning their bills could rise sharply.

Some users say the new model will mostly hit heavy or inefficient users of the AI coding assistant.

The pricing shift could increase costs for individuals and small teams while testing appetite for usage-based AI tools.