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OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, xAI add 9 new LLM models without price changes

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The LLM Price Watch tracker noted the appearance of nine new model IDs across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI between September 2nd and 5th, 2026, without any reported price changes. OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra and a Pro tier, while xAI released a batch variant of Grok 4.3. Google added Gemini 3.8 Flash and its batch counterpart, and Anthropic unveiled a model named Claude Fable 5.1, which deviates from their usual naming conventions. AI

IMPACT New model IDs appearing without pricing or benchmarks suggest a period of observation for AI operators, with batch variants being a key cost-efficiency signal.

RANK_REASON This item is a digest of new model IDs appearing in trackers, not an official release announcement from the labs themselves.

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OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, xAI add 9 new LLM models without price changes

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Anders Rasmussen ·

    GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable, Gemini 3.8: A Busy Week for New LLM Releases

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