Packaging change·Jul 27 → Aug 3, 2026·Week 32, 2026·AI & Machine Learning
x.ai: Speech-to-Speech Voice API pricing changed from flat rate to starting-at
Voice API Speech-to-Speech cost changed from a flat rate ($0.05/min, $3.00/hr) to "Starting at $0.05/min" — the explicit hourly-rate conversion was removed.
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Voice API Speech-to-Speech cost changed from a flat rate '$0.05/min ($3.00/hr)' to 'Starting at $0.05/min' — the explicit hourly-rate conversion was dropped, signaling variable/tiered pricing.
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What changed
Voice API Speech-to-Speech cost changed from a flat rate '$0.05/min ($3.00/hr)' to 'Starting at $0.05/min' — the explicit hourly-rate conversion was dropped, signaling variable/tiered pricing.
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