Google targets Microsoft and Anthropic with pay-as-you-go pricing and up to 20% token discounts
Beth_Kindig · x · 2026-09-06
Per CNBC, Google is taking aim at Microsoft and Anthropic on AI costs, introducing pay-as-you-go pricing, token discounts of up to 20%, and zero-dollar base options for some customers. Report also mentions Amazon and Nvidia.
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