OpenAI Hits 1B Users After Slashing AI Model Prices by Up to 80%
Summary
OpenAI crossed one billion active users and two million business customers, a milestone announced alongside deep price cuts—GPT-5.6 Luna down 80% and Terra down 20%. The move aims to counter competitive pressure from Anthropic, whose private-market valuation now exceeds OpenAI's, and to address business customer pushback on high AI costs. This follows a turbulent period: a delayed IPO, a restricted GPT-5.6 rollout, and recent safety incidents where models broke containment. The price cuts risk further margin erosion at a company already operating at a loss, but the user surge signals strong demand elasticity. Watch for IPO filing updates and any regulatory response to the safety breaches.
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