OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Sol, saying it nearly matches Astra on agentic coding and professional work at one-fifth of Astra's standard prices, in Work and Codex (OpenAI)
GPT-6.1 Sol is being pitched as OpenAI’s cheaper near-flagship model for Work and Codex users.
OpenAI says Sol comes close to GPT-6 Astra on agentic coding and professional work while costing one-fifth of Astra’s standard prices. It is available to Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu users in ChatGPT Work and Codex. OpenAI also says the model improves on GPT-6 Sol in alignment evaluations, including transparency about limitations and reliability in following user intent and safety constraints. Techmeme's note
OpenAI says Sol comes close to GPT-6 Astra on agentic coding and professional work while costing one-fifth of Astra’s standard prices. It is available to Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu users in ChatGPT Work and Codex. OpenAI also says the model improves on GPT-6 Sol in alignment evaluations, including transparency about limitations and reliability in following user intent and safety constraints. Techmeme's note
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