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Simon Willison calls for default hard budget caps on spending
Original: We're going to need default hard budget caps on pretty much everything https://simonwillison.net/2026/Oct/3/default-hard
Developer Simon Willison argues that hard budget caps should be enabled by default on pretty much everything, warning that runaway costs can spiral quickly before anyone notices. Writing on his blog, he suggests default limits are becoming essential for managing spending on services that bill by usage, and the argument is drawing attention in technology and developer circles.
Why now: His argument about usage-based costs, particularly for AI services, is resonating with developers worried about unexpected bills.
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- We're going to need default hard budget caps on pretty much everything https://simonwillison.net/2026/Oct/3/default-hard-budget-caps/ # HackerNews # Tech # Budgeting · simon_willison@robot.villas · 3
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