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OpenAI DevDay launches GPT-6.1 Sol, claims near GPT-6 Astra at one-fifth the cost

Original sourceTechCrunchAdditional: The HinduAdditional: Amazon Web Services

Summary

OpenAI unveiled GPT-6.1 Sol at DevDay, claiming it approaches GPT-6 Astra in agentic coding, computer use, and professional work while costing roughly one-fifth as much per token. The model is available immediately in ChatGPT Work and Codex for Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu users, though…

Key points

  • It directly changes the cost structure for developers and enterprises choosing models, letting high-intensity coding and agent tasks run at scale at a lower unit price for the first time.
  • Pushing flagship-level capabilities downmarket at a lower price will redefine the procurement baseline for AI coding and agent tools.
  • Development teams can run long-flow coding tasks at lower token cost, while enterprises must reassess Codex and ChatGPT Work licensing configurations.

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