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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol and 'Ultrafast' speed tier

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OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-6.1 Sol, a new model offering capabilities comparable to their advanced Astra model for everyday use. This release coincides with the introduction of a new subscription tier, Pro 500, which provides significantly higher usage limits and access to an "Ultrafast" speed tier. The Ultrafast tier, already available for GPT-6 Astra, offers up to 8x faster token generation in Codex and up to 6x faster in the API, with GPT-6.1 Sol set to feature this speed enhancement soon. AI

IMPACT Accelerates token generation speeds and brings advanced model capabilities to everyday use, potentially increasing user productivity and API efficiency.

RANK_REASON New model release (GPT-6.1 Sol) and feature announcement (Ultrafast speed tier) from a frontier lab (OpenAI).

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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol and 'Ultrafast' speed tier

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. X — OpenAI TIER_1 English(EN) · OpenAI ·

    We’re also reopening Pro 200 subscriptions, with continued access to frontier models like Astra, including our new GPT-6.1 Sol model which brings near-Astra cap

    We’re also reopening Pro 200 subscriptions, with continued access to frontier models like Astra, including our new GPT-6.1 Sol model which brings near-Astra capabilities to a model you can use every day. Our commitment is that your subscription will continue to help you get more

  2. X — OpenAI TIER_1 English(EN) · OpenAI ·

    Ultrafast is available today for GPT-6 Astra in Codex, ChatGPT Work, and the API, with GPT-6.1 Sol coming soon.

    Ultrafast is available today for GPT-6 Astra in Codex, ChatGPT Work, and the API, with GPT-6.1 Sol coming soon. To access it in Codex and ChatGPT Work, we’re introducing Pro 500—a new plan with our highest usage limits (25x Plus) and access to Ultrafast. https://t.co/AjmAVwyUQI

  3. X — OpenAI TIER_1 English(EN) · OpenAI ·

    This is Ultrafast.

    This is Ultrafast. Our premium speed tier, Ultrafast offers up to 8x faster token generation (300 tokens per second) in Codex and up to 6x in the API. https://t.co/ekyzT1vFan

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