AI model prices today mirror Uber's subsidized early days, may rise sharply later
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-10-28
The Information's Laura Bratton reports that today's AI model prices might not last. Industry observers compare OpenAI and Anthropic's pricing strategies to Uber's early days — selling rides below true cost until users got hooked, then raising prices significantly. Sources predict current model pricing will follow the same trajectory.
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