Cailian Press, August 14 - In light of escalating AI operational costs, prominent US AI laboratories, including OpenAI, have substantially slashed prices for their mid-tier models since the latter half of July. This strategic move aims to retain customers who are particularly sensitive to pricing. According to data from Silicon Data, customer expenditures on models from leading US AI labs have witnessed a nearly 25% decline since mid-July. Nevertheless, Chinese AI firms persist in capturing new clientele with their budget-friendly models, sparking apprehension within the US technology sector.