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Cursor AI coding assistant doubles request charges for Claude 4.6 sessions

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The AI coding assistant Cursor has updated its request model, now charging two requests for each session that utilizes Claude 4.6, a change that began on June 29th. Previously, these sessions were billed as a single request. This shift has prompted users to consider alternative models, such as GLM 5.2 Lite, for their coding needs. AI

IMPACT Users of the Cursor AI coding assistant may face increased costs or seek alternative tools due to a change in their request billing for Claude 4.6.

RANK_REASON This is a change in pricing/billing for a specific AI tool, not a core AI release or research.

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Cursor AI coding assistant doubles request charges for Claude 4.6 sessions

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/reditoro ·

    Why is Cursor now charging 2 requests per Claude 4.6 session? Thinking about switching to GLM 5.2 Lite

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cursor/comments/1ulcwmm/why_is_cursor_now_charging_2_requests_per_claude/"> <img alt="Why is Cursor now charging 2 requests per Claude 4.6 session? Thinking about switching to GLM 5.2 Lite" src="https://preview.redd.it/eqwvyu8e4s…

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