
GitHub has launched AI credit pools for its Copilot Business and Enterprise users, enabling enterprises to limit the AI credits a cost center can consume. This feature is currently accessible via the REST API and ensures that each cost center only uses the AI credits funded by its own licenses. This initiative is part of GitHub's strategy to offer comprehensive spend controls for AI usage, providing enterprises with better financial oversight. The feature will soon be available through the cost center settings UI, enhancing ease of use.
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