

Big Change: Claude Code Implements New Usage Rules
6 snips Aug 5, 2025
The discussion dives into Anthropic's new rate limits and how they might affect users and the AI landscape. There's a deep look at the recent changes to usage limits for AI code assistance, especially after recent outages. The episode covers various subscription plans and their impact on developers. Additionally, the conversation touches on pricing trends and user management in the evolving AI industry, providing insights into potential future access challenges.
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Anthropic's New Rate Limits
- Anthropic introduced new rate limits due to unprecedented demand and abuse on their Cloud Code platform.
- The limits currently affect less than 5% of users but could impact more as usage grows.
Option to Buy Extra Usage
- Users reaching weekly limits can opt to buy extra usage at standard API rates to continue work seamlessly.
- This flexibility avoids needing multiple accounts and supports large or urgent projects effectively.
24/7 Cloud Code Run
- Developer McKay Wrigley ran Cloud Code 24/7 using it as a fully autonomous coding system called Cloudputer.
- This highlights extreme use cases causing strain on the platform.