DeepSeek launches ultra-cheap coding model; OpenAI slashes Luna price by 80%
nikvassev · x · 2026-08-27
DeepSeek released a coding model that costs pennies, prompting OpenAI to cut Luna's price by 80% just three weeks after launch. The commentary suggests code is becoming free, making distribution the primary competitive factor.
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