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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, saying it approaches GPT-6 Astra at a lower price

OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less

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OpenAI launched GPT-6.1 Sol at DevDay, saying it approaches GPT-6 Astra’s intelligence on agentic coding, computer use, and professional work, at one-fifth the standard input and output token price.

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OpenAI launched GPT-6.1 Sol at DevDay at one-fifth the price, while also disclosing that GPT-6.1 Astra had been held back over safety concerns.

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