Blog•Apr 9, 2026
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.
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