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OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground

Friday, August 14, 2026


OpenAI and Anthropic released lower-cost AI models in response to competition from Chinese AI companies. The Financial Times reported that both US firms reduced pricing on their services. Chinese AI developers including Deepseek have released models at lower price points in 2024 and 2025. Specific pricing details and model names were not provided in available reports.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/08/openai-and-anthropic-in-price-war-as-chinese-ai-rivals-gain-ground/

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