Introducing GPT-6.1 Sol

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Published directly by OpenAI and picked up by 1 other source.

OpenAI released GPT-6.1 Sol, a model positioned as offering comparable capabilities to Astra for coding, computer use, and professional work tasks. The model is priced at one-fifth of Astra's standard API token costs for both input and output.

Why it matters

This release provides a lower-cost alternative for users requiring advanced AI capabilities in professional and technical applications. The pricing positioning may influence competitive dynamics in the AI API market.

Key points

GPT-6.1 Sol targets coding, computer use, and professional work use cases
Priced at 20% of Astra's standard API token rates
Described as providing comparable intelligence to Astra

Original source

OpenAIFirst-party· Sep 29, 10:00 AM

Introducing GPT-6.1 Sol

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Sep 29, 05:06 PM Hacker News · discussionGPT 6.1 Sol: Near-Astra intelligence for a fifth of the price

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