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Amazon seeks cheaper AI alternatives as Anthropic shifts to token-based pricing

The Next Web

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June 29, 2026

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Amazon seeks cheaper AI alternatives as Anthropic shifts to token-based pricing

Amazon is looking for cheaper alternatives to Anthropic’s Claude models after a renegotiated contract will shift to token-based pricing that could substantially increase the company’s AI costs, according to The Information. The new pricing structure does not take effect until next year, but Amazon is already exploring options including OpenAI. The report highlights a deepening [] This story continues at The Next Web

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 6, 2026

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· Jul 12, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jun 24, 2026

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· Jul 1, 2026

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· Jun 24, 2026

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· Jun 24, 2026

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· Jun 25, 2026

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· Jun 26, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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