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Anthropic and OpenAI launch cheaper AI models amid rising competition and safety debates

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22 Sep 2026
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Anthropic and OpenAI launch cheaper AI models amid rising competition and safety debates

Anthropic and OpenAI have introduced new, more affordable AI models to compete with cheaper alternatives from other companies. OpenAI released GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna, cutting API prices by 50% compared to previous models, targeting complex and high-volume tasks respectively. Anthropic launched Claude Opus 5.5, a more token-efficient model costing about 40% less to operate. These releases come amid ongoing industry debates about AI safety and calls for slower development, as well as pressure to reduce AI costs for customers.

Anthropic and OpenAI's new AI models launch amid a Technology sector with mixed performance on Pluang. For readers following Technology stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 23, 2026 00:51 WIB: out of 150 priced US stocks, 74 rose and 75 fell. Notable movers include Twilio Inc (TWLO) at USD 282.81 with a 6.30% gain and 100% buy order activity, Fastly Inc (FSLY) at USD 25.74 down 6.13%, and Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) at USD 105.06 down 5.74% with 100% buy order activity.

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