Better AI coding models make usage limits feel more painful

New models produce very good results, but their create growing frustration. The experience compares these limits to rationing cell phone minutes in the early 2000s. The main complaint is having to watch the usage meter instead of focusing fully on the work.

Key points

  • The newer models are seen as highly capable.
  • Keeping track of remaining usage feels distracting.
  • The limits resemble old cell phone plans with restricted minutes.
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