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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why GitHub Copilot's Token Billing Is Anger Developers

from ChatGPT and Beyond with Fexingo: Large Language Models, Generative AI, and Productivity Tools · host Fexingo

GitHub Copilot just switched to token-based billing and developers are furious. Lucas and Luna break down exactly what changed, why tokens are such a different pricing model from the old flat fee, and what it reveals about the economics of AI coding tools. They also look at how rival tools like Amazon CodeWhisperer and Cursor are positioning themselves in this moment. Plus: a $50 million monthly bill for one large enterprise using Copilot? If that number makes you wince, you will want to hear how the math works. #GitHubCopilot #TokenBilling #AIProgramming #DeveloperTools #Microsoft #GenerativeAI #LLM #Pricing #SoftwareDevelopment #AmazonCodeWhisperer #Cursor #TechEconomics #AIAdoption #EnterpriseSoftware #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ChatGPTAndBeyond Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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GitHub Copilot just switched to token-based billing and developers are furious. Lucas and Luna break down exactly what changed, why tokens are such a different pricing model from the old flat fee, and what it reveals about the economics of AI coding tools. They also look at how rival tools like Amazon CodeWhisperer and Cursor are positioning themselves in this moment. Plus: a $50 million monthly bill for one large enterprise using Copilot? If that number makes you wince, you will want to hear how the math works. #GitHubCopilot #TokenBilling #AIProgramming #DeveloperTools #Microsoft #GenerativeAI #LLM #Pricing #SoftwareDevelopment #AmazonCodeWhisperer #Cursor #TechEconomics #AIAdoption #EnterpriseSoftware #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ChatGPTAndBeyond Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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