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Anthropic tightens limits on Claude subscriptions - Axios

Axios reports Anthropic is tightening what paid Claude subscribers can do, shifting heavy third-party agent usage behind a separate credit meter.

Published 2026-05-14Source: Axios

Why it matters

Flat-rate AI subscriptions break when autonomous agents can generate thousands of requests; vendors are starting to reprice "all-you-can-eat" plans into metered credits.

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Source takeaway

Anthropic is re-allowing outside agent tools, but with a new monthly credit pool; OpenAI is courting power users by offering temporary Codex credits.

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