OpenAI and Anthropic cut their LLM prices by up to 80% within a few months. Why?
Summary
The article analyzes a wave of price cuts by OpenAI and Anthropic across multiple model families in 2026, highlighting how input, output, and especially cache read costs have been slashed. It argues that open-weight models and a competitive provider landscape are driving continued price pressure, with companies seeking moats through enterprise features and tooling. The piece also touches on IPO timing and the implications for developers, SMBs, and the broader AI market.