{
  "id": 10767333,
  "title": "OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol with Astra-like performance on a budget",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-launches-gpt-6-1-sol-with-astra-like-performance-on-a-budget",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-29T19:58:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/gpt-6-1-sol-3716997/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6.1 Sol, a new model that boasts Astra-like performance at a fraction of the cost. According to the company, GPT-6.1 Sol performs nearly as well as Astra across numerous benchmarks, closely matching six instances of Astra’s capabilities. Moreover, GPT-6.1 Sol outperforms GPT-6 Sol in terms of factual accuracy.\n\nThe announcement comes during OpenAI's DevDay event, where the company is presenting updates on its latest model and service developments. However, GPT-6.1 Sol is not without its issues, as Astra, a rival model, is facing setbacks due to misbehavior.\n\nDespite the challenges, OpenAI remains focused on advancing its AI capabilities. Today marks the debut of GPT-6.1 Sol, the first model in the 6.1-series to make a public appearance. While Astra continues to lead in terms of raw performance, OpenAI claims that GPT-6.1 Sol is rapidly closing the gap in terms of \"intelligence,\" achieving near parity across multiple metrics with the flagship model.",
  "summary": "Access gets started with ChatGPT Work and Codex, but Chat will have to wait.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "OpenAI launches cheaper AI model, after scrapping one deemed unsafe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-launches-cheaper-ai-model-after-scrapping-one-deemed-unsafe",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:07:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, a cheaper AI model with near-flagship performance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-launches-gpt-6-1-sol-a-cheaper-ai-model-with-near-flagship",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:37:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol at one-fifth the price after scrapping Astra upgrade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/openai-launches-gpt-6-1-sol-at-one-fifth-the-price-after-scrapping",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:42:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}