Event Brief
Claude AI No Longer Free for Third-Party Tools
Filed: Apr 04, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Summary: Anthropic ends free access to Claude AI for third-party apps, requiring subscriptions from April 4.
WHO: Boris Cherny
WHAT: Claude AI subscriptions will no longer cover third-party usage for free.
WHEN: Apr 04, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Due to changes in subscription policy for third-party applications.
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