AnalysisBusinessJune 26, 2026
OpenAI 5.6 models effectively more expensive than 5.5
OpenAI's new 5.6 models cost the same API price as 5.5 ($30/M output tokens) but are reported to be less token efficient, making them effectively more expensive. This contradicts earlier rumors of price cuts.
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