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OpenAI Price War and AI Commoditization

OpenAI Price War and AI Commoditization

OpenAI slashes Luna prices by 80% and Terra by 20%, introduces Fast mode for Sol, responding to enterprise cost pushback and Chinese competition (Kimi K3). Altman signals 'greatest and cheapest' strategy. Pricing moat collapse continues as Chinese models undercut by up to 9x. Microsoft launches competing MAI models and Super App.

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Updated Jul 31, 2026