New Delhi, June 12 -- OpenAI could be about to slash the price for using its artificial-intelligence products, a move which would pose a significant test to optimism about AI and the wider technology sector.

ChatGPT-developer OpenAI is considering significantly lowering the price for tokens-the basic unit of AI consumption-to compete with rival Anthropic, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter

OpenAI didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

The potential price cut comes amid recent reports that multiple technology companies, including Uber Technologies, have faced unexpectedly high bills for AI usage. Several of those reports were associated with Anthropic's Claude, which is often used to o...