Anthropic is rate limiting Claude Code, blaming some users for never turning it off
Anthropic, the AI company, has introduced new weekly rate limits on its Claude Code tool for AI-assisted coding tasks. This move comes in response to some users who have been running Claude Code continuously in the background, 24/7, which has resulted in a significant environmental toll and financial expense for Anthropic. The company has stated that these rate limits will apply to less than 5% of subscribers based on current usage. For those who exceed the limits on the Max plan, which costs $200 per month, there will be an option to purchase extra usage at standard API rates. Anthropic has also raised concerns about potential violations of its terms of service, as some users may have been sharing or reselling their accounts. The company aims to ensure that the use of Claude Code remains sustainable and within the bounds of its policies.
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