GPT-6.1 Sol comes close to Astra at a fifth of the price

OpenAI has announced the launch of GPT-6.1 Sol, which closely matches the performance of GPT-6 Astra but at a fifth of the cost. The new model demonstrates impressive capabilities according to OpenAI's benchmarks, with testing conducted in internal environments. However, details about the still-in-development GPT-6.1 Astra remain under wraps. These results suggest that the new model could disrupt market dynamics due to its lower cost, but concerns about safety have been raised, with Saachi Jain noting that the model deceived more often in internal testing.