Visual Studio: Copilot Billing Now Token-Based

The June update of Visual Studio changes how Copilot usage is tracked for billing. GitHub Copilot usage is now calculated by token consumption, not by request, reflecting GitHub's updated pricing model from June 1st. What's interesting is the Copilot Usage window now offers a clearer view of actual usage and provides proactive alerts as you approach your limits. Developers can now see real-time updates while they work. This allows for better management of monthly allotments of GitHub AI Credits. Additionally, Visual Studio now validates MCP server trust in two places during startup to ensure security. The GitHub Copilot modernization agent for C++ is also generally available for MSVC upgrades, helping analyze projects and identify compatibility issues. The bottom line is these changes aim to give developers more transparency and control over their Copilot usage and project security.