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AI use turns unprofitable as GitHub Copilot, Claude curb access, straining cheap and free subscriptions

Major AI companies are limiting sign-ups or adjusting usage to cope with surging demand, as the spread of generative AI drives a sharp rise in high-performance inference needs. Business Insider reported Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot paused new student, Pro and Pro+ subscriptions, while Anthropic tested limits on Claude Code for lower-priced subscribers. Executives said long-running agent use can exceed plan assumptions, adding cost pressure amid infrastructure constraints.