GitHub Copilot is moving to usage-based billing

๐Ÿš€ GitHub Copilot Shifts to Usage-Based Billing

GitHub Copilot, a coding assistant powered by AI, is now shifting to a usage-based billing model, allowing developers to pay only for the code suggestions they use. This change aims to make the tool more accessible and cost-effective.

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๐Ÿš€ GitHub Copilot Shifts to Usage-Based Billing

GitHub Copilot, a coding assistant powered by AI, is now shifting to a usage-based billing model, allowing developers to pay only for the code suggestions they use. This change aims to make the tool more accessible and cost-effective.

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