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Billing can be bypassed using a combo of subagents with an agent definition
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Billing can be bypassed in Copilot by utilizing subagents and tool calls that do not consume requests, along with free models like GPT-5-mini and GPT-4.1. Defining an agent for a subagent and specifying a model for that agent enables unlimited free premium requests.
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- Concern: The reliance on vague instructions to control LLMs raises concerns about repeating past mistakes in AI safety and control mechanisms.
- Concern: The increasing presence of individuals impersonating maintainers in AI projects highlights a growing trust issue in community contributions.
- Concern: The perception that Microsoft is not putting in sufficient effort on AI projects suggests a decline in innovation and reliability.
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