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Microsoft's introduction of GitHub Copilot is seen as a strategy that starts with low-cost access to attract users and then increases prices, potentially exploiting developers.

TechnologyEconomicsApr 21, 2026score 0.282 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread criticizes Microsoft's strategy with GitHub Copilot, comparing it to drug dealers introducing a cheap product followed by price hikes, suggesting it exploits developers.

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Microsoft's introduction of GitHub Copilot is seen as a strategy that starts with low-cost access to attract users and then increases prices, potentially exploiting developers.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: GitHub CopilotImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: Microsoft's pricing strategy for GitHub Copilot

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Microsoft used GithubCopilot the way drug dealers open up a new market... cheap drug first , followed by a steep increase in prices that is breaking the vibe code junkies. Well played, straight out of Breaking Bad.
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 21, 2026
@[email protected]
Microsoft used GithubCopilot the way drug dealers open up a new market... cheap drug first , followed by a steep increase in prices that is breaking the vibe code junkies. Well played, straight out of Breaking Bad.
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 21, 2026