Hard Fork AI Alert: Claude Code Rolls Out Updated Usage Policies
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Aug 5, 2025 Discover the latest updates on usage policies that impact Anthropic's Claude Code, including new rate limits and subscription changes. The discussion highlights how these measures aim to efficiently distribute resources among users while managing rising demand. Insights on user feedback reveal the need for transparency in AI policies. Explore the implications for developers and the industry as a whole.
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Anthropic's New Rate Limits
- Anthropic introduced weekly rate limits for its AI platform due to high demand and misuse, affecting especially Cloud Code users.
- Initially, the limits impact less than 5% but may grow as usage increases and abuses continue.
AI Box's Cloud Code Use
- AI Box replaced their designer with Anthropic's Cloud Code, significantly boosting coding productivity.
- They spend around $100 every few days on Cloud Code due to its high usage in their projects.
Abuse Drives Limits Enforcement
- Some users abuse the $200 unlimited plans by running 24/7 or reselling accounts, leading to unsustainable costs for Anthropic.
- To protect the system and other users, Anthropic must enforce new limits and restrict misuse.