OpenAI tests outcome-based pricing: pay only when AI succeeds

OpenAI is offering major enterprise customers an outcome-based pricing option, charging only when AI agents successfully complete tasks. Gary Marcus noted the move follows customer resistance to paying for a 62% failure rate.

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