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Anthropic "pauses" token-based billing for its Claude Agent SDK

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According to Ars Technica, Anthropic has paused a planned shift to token-based billing for its Claude Agent SDK. The move, originally scheduled for Monday, would have significantly increased costs for heavy users. The company's decision to pause suggests they're reconsidering the pricing model in response to user concerns.

Source: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/06/anthropic-pauses-token...

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