The AI Pricing Model That's Turning Consumers into Commodities The news that Anthropic is introducing usage based fees for its consumer AI model Claude Fable 5 has sent shockwaves through the tech industry.
This move marks a significant shift towards charging users directly for their usage, rather than having developers and businesses foot the bill.
For years, consumers have been offered free or low cost access to AI models, with premium features reserved for those who can afford them.