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When developers use Agent mode for complex tasks, Token consumption can be tens or even hundreds of times that of simple Q&A due to multiple rounds of reasoning, tool calls, and file reads
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50%
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/2/2026
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Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
Sources
AI Coding Tools Say Goodbye to Monthly Subscriptions: The Era of Usage-Based Billing Has Arrived
bilibiliJNSTL6/2/2026
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