AI Model Costs Surge: Fable-5 $500 Per Prompt, Claude Code $150/Day

AI model costs are rising significantly: Fable-5 costs $500 per prompt, and Claude Code FAST mode consumed $150 in one day, prompting developers to reconsider usage.
X (Twitter) API free tier has been removed, with tokens returning 403 errors, impacting many developers.
@levelsio demonstrated running Quake 1/2 multiplayer in a browser using null modem and WebSocket, and restored AI-recovered Quake 2 maps from 28 years ago.
AI surveillance devices in China can detect vital signs and generate criminal risk assessments, raising privacy concerns.
@tibo_maker pivoted SuperX from an AI scheduling tool to a sales machine for manufacturers, and announced no further VC funding.

Fable-5 model costs $500 per single prompt, leading to increased cost-consciousness before running models. — via 1
@levelsio reported that Claude Code FAST mode burned through $150 in one day of heavy usage. — via 1
@arvidkahl observed Claude Fable refusing a task mid-workflow, suggesting unpredictable AGI-like behavior. — via 1

@levelsio successfully ran Quake 1 and Quake 2 multiplayer in a browser using null modem over WebSocket and QuakeWorld client prediction for latency reduction. He also used AI to recover and package a 28-year-old Quake 2 custom map. — via 1 2 3
@levelsio argued that space-based data centers are feasible: large panels can radiate heat, satellite-to-satellite latency is low, and connecting to Earth's grid is the real challenge. — via 1 2 3
@JackEllis optimized a database for a site with 1 billion page views, enabling fast dashboard loading with full drill-down. — via 1

X API free tier has been terminated; @levelsio’s tokens now return 403 errors, and his free subscription has disappeared. He is seeking alternatives. — via 1

China is deploying AI police equipment that can detect vital signs (heart rate, breathing) via cameras and generate personality and criminal risk assessment reports. The devices have been deployed in multiple locations. — via 1
A report from OpenAI claims that China uses AI tools to harass dissidents and Chinese political bloggers, and attempts to provoke former Chinese police to criticize the US. — via 1

@tibo_maker pivoted SuperX v3 from an AI scheduling tool to a sales machine for manufacturers, representing a major core value change. — via 1
@tibo_maker stated he will not raise VC again, arguing that VC distorts founder mindset, freedom, and approach. He plans to explain VC math pitfalls in his newsletter. — via 1
@levelsio recommended Cloudflare Email for zero delivery issues and faster speed than Postmark. — via 1

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