Dev argues it's better to pay for tokens like everyone else than get special Astra early access
daniel_mac8 · x · 2026-09-04
Daniel Mac (@danielmac8) says he didn't make Google's Astra early access list despite seemingly qualifying by any sensible criteria — and argues that's actually better for him. He pays for tokens like everyone else and gets models at the same time as everyone, reflecting on why independence from vendor special treatment has real value.
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