Why Github Copilot's new pricing model has devs screaming

github is ending flat-rate billing for copilot, switching to a per-token model starting june 1 that bases charges on usage volume. user reports indicate potential cost explosions, with one developer citing a jump from $29 to $750 per month and another from $50 to $3,000. critics blame 'vibe coding' for excessive consumption, while others argue microsoft encouraged the behavior that led to these unsubsized costs. the shift signals a correction in generative ai economics, moving from subsidized growth to sustainable revenue, likely squeezing out casual or inefficient users.