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Anthropic and OpenAI announce more powerful (and cheaper) AI models
I thought we were supposed to be slowing down the frontier.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
Anthropic and OpenAI roll out cheaper models in first release since call for slowdown
What happened
OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna.
Anthropic unveiled Claude Opus 5.5.
Key facts
- OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna.
- Anthropic unveiled Claude Opus 5.5.
- Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:43:21 UTC.
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