OpenAI has launched Flex processing, an API option reducing costs for using its AI models in exchange for slower response times and potential resource unavailability. Specifically, Flex processing offers a 50% discount on API costs for the o3 and o4-mini models, targeting lower-priority tasks like model evaluations and data enrichment. This release is strategically timed as competitors like Google introduce more affordable alternatives. Additionally, customer verification is now required for specific access to o3 features, aiming to improve compliance with usage policies.
OpenAI's launch of Flex processing aims to offer lower prices for AI model usage, prioritizing cost savings for non-production tasks despite slower response times.
The new Flex processing option achieves up to 50% reduction in API costs, making it more competitive against rival AI models while targeting lower-priority applications.
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