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What moved in the AI model market, written up a few times a week.
What's new·August 17, 2026
Six new models, eight removals, and a sharper price split
Google’s Gemini 3.7 Flash leads the new arrivals, while Qwen’s price increases make this week’s model choices harder to compare.
Value picks·August 17, 2026
Gemini 3.7 Flash Is the Quiet Value Upgrade
GPT-5.6 Luna leads value, but Gemini 3.7 Flash may be the week’s quieter bargain. Qwen’s price hikes also changed the buying math.
Price watch·August 17, 2026
No Recorded Price Moves, But Host Gaps Remain Wide
Prices were unchanged in the weekly record, but the cheapest offers show sharp differences between hosts for the same models.
Value picks·August 11, 2026
GPT-5.6 Luna is the week’s quiet value winner
GPT-5.6 Luna leads WhatModel’s value table, while DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 remains a strong low-cost alternative.
What's new·August 7, 2026
OpenAI floods the market with batch models
OpenAI supplied all 12 new listings this week, while eight models disappeared. The value rankings still favor cheap, capable systems.