# Bad Influence story: Amp adds boxes, always-on VMs for hosting agent-built apps

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-09 19:00. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/4efcdbc1-f1d8-45fb-9cc4-6088b79defdb

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Latest update (11-09 19:00): Amp introduces boxes, always-on VMs for deploying agent-built apps

Overview: Sourcegraph introduces boxes in Amp, always-on virtual machines where users deploy applications built with Amp. Each box gets its own URL and runs an agent. The smallest box, b1.tiny, costs $18 per 30 days if left on.

Boxes are billed by the minute and are always on by default. Users can schedule them to turn on and off to reduce cost.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-09 19:00 · Amp News (from the company) · [Amp introduces boxes, always-on VMs for deploying agent-built apps](https://badinfluence.news/items/r1fu1f5e8aubfo7scz62b3ves)
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