OpenAI Launches Flex Processing for Cheaper, Slower AI Tasks
OpenAI has launched Flex processing, a cost-saving API option that reduces AI model expenses by 50%, though it comes with slower response times and occasional unavailability. Currently in beta for the o3 and o4-mini models, it’s designed for lower-priority tasks like data enrichment. As AI pricing rises, OpenAI is also introducing an ID verification process for certain developers accessing its models.