OpenAI Slashes Prices on Smaller Models by Up to 80% as AI Cost Scrutiny Intensifies
Tom Rudovsky · Reported by Reuters
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OpenAI cut prices on its GPT-5.6 Luna model by 80% and Terra by 20%, leaving flagship Sol unchanged. Luna now costs $0.20 per million input tokens and $1.20 for output, undercutting Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6. The move responds to enterprise cost scrutiny and competition from cheaper Chinese rivals like Z.ai's GLM-5.2. While this could boost adoption, it strains finances ahead of a highly anticipated IPO. The cuts follow a series of safety incidents and IPO delays, adding pressure on OpenAI's valuation narrative.
This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.