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.
Tokenmaxxing read
Tokenmaxxing moves from a meme to a billing strategy: if agents can burn tokens faster than humans, teams need explicit budgets, stop conditions, and "cost per outcome" metrics.
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.
