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OpenAI Slashes AI Model Prices to Compete with Chinese Rivals

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OpenAI has significantly reduced pricing for some of its AI models, with GPT-5.6 Luna seeing an 80% drop in API costs. This move aims to compete with aggressive pricing from Chinese rivals like Zhipu AI and MiniMax. The company also lowered prices for GPT-5.6 Terra by 20% and introduced a faster mode for its GPT-5.6 Sol model. These adjustments position GPT-5.6 Luna as a highly competitive option in terms of intelligence-per-dollar, according to Artificial Analysis. AI

IMPACT Price cuts may increase accessibility and adoption of OpenAI models, intensifying competition with Chinese AI providers.

RANK_REASON This is a pricing adjustment for existing models, not a new frontier release or significant industry shift.

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OpenAI Slashes AI Model Prices to Compete with Chinese Rivals

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Richard Chen ·

    OpenAI blinks in face-off with Chinese rivals, drops pricing for some models up to 80%

    In a bid to defend its market share against rapidly advancing, lower-cost Chinese rivals, US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has launched an aggressive price war, slashing prices for its latest GPT-5.6 model line-up by up to 80 per cent. In a post on social media platform X o…

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