OpenAI Slashes GPT-4.1 Prices, Sparks AI Price War as Altman Ousted

Jun 12, 2025
VentureBeat
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Summary

Breaking news: OpenAI slashes GPT-4.1 prices, igniting an AI price war as Sam Altman is ousted as CEO amidst a legal battle with music publishers over AI copyright.

Key Points

  • OpenAI slashes prices for GPT-4.1, igniting AI price war among tech giants
  • Anthropic hits back at music publishers in AI copyright lawsuit, accusing them of 'volitional conduct'
  • OpenAI board fires Sam Altman as CEO, begins search for successor

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