OpenAI mulls slashing prices as it competes with Anthropic for users

OpenAI is considering cuts to per-token pricing for its AI models, anticipating similar moves from Anthropic. OpenAI currently charges $8–$100+/month for GPT-5.5 access; Anthropic charges $17–$100+/month for Claude. Both companies have filed confidentially for IPOs, with Anthropic valued at $965B and OpenAI at $852B as of their most recent funding rounds.