AI industry shifts toward usage-based pricing models
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OpenAI, Anthropic, GitHub
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2026-08-14
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Tech firms are moving from flat subscriptions to usage-based pricing for AI services. The shift is driven by high infrastructure costs and the need for profitability. Companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are adjusting models to manage resource consumption.
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