Anthropic Just Changed AI Pricing — and Your Wallet Needs to Pay Attention
The AI company Anthropic slashed costs for its Claude chatbot by up to 80% overnight, but there’s a devilish catch for everyday users. If you rely on Claude for work, school, or side hustles, your monthly bill could drop significantly — or vanish entirely if you’re on the free tier, as they’re now charging for premium features you might already be using. This shock pricing shift is part of a bigger war with OpenAI and Google, meaning your favorite AI tools could get cheaper — or suddenly start charging for basics like long document analysis. Before you upgrade, check if your current plan still includes unlimited chats. My advice: wait a month to see if competitors match Anthropic’s price cuts, or risk paying double for the same productivity.