OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the firm will slash prices to compete with Anthropic and Chinese AI firms. Demand for ChatGPT’s Sol model is rising fast, raising the risk of service disruptions. Altman insists people still matter even as AI spreads . His comments come as OpenAI faces fresh pressure across Asia. ChatGPT’s workplace rise has added urgency to the pricing shift. Sol’s quick uptake has caught even OpenAI off guard, prompting talks of deeper reductions. Altman argues AI needs human touch as the workforce changes.