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AI Just Got Way Less Fun

Anthropic has ended the generous token subsidies that powered the popular OpenClaw agent, moving its Opus 4.6 model from an all‑you‑can‑eat plan to a pay‑per‑use pricing structure. Power users now face daily bills of $50‑$100, and some see monthly costs approaching $3,000. The change mirrors Uber’s shift from cheap rides to higher fares as the company matures. Enterprises are also adopting token‑budget controls, turning token consumption into a measurable cost center.