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)

OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Sol, an upgrade to GPT-6 Sol, which reportedly achieves intelligence levels nearly matching Astra. This new model is designed for agentic coding and professional work, offering its capabilities at one-fifth of Astra's standard prices. The release is positioned to provide near-Astra intelligence at a significantly reduced cost, making advanced AI more accessible for various applications in Work and Codex.