OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol model and 500-dollar subscription
OpenAI has unveiled the GPT-6.1 Sol model, a new 500-dollar-per-month subscription, and background assistants called Dots. The new model offers lower costs and an error rate of 7.7 percent.

What happened?
OpenAI has launched the AI model GPT-6.1 Sol, a new subscription tier costing 500 dollars per month, and background assistants under the name Dots. GPT-6.1 Sol is described as a more cost-effective model that nearly matches the performance of the flagship GPT-6 Astra. According to OpenAI, the model's error rate has dropped to 7.7 percent, compared to 11.4 percent in previous versions.
Key facts
| Felmarginal GPT-6.1 Sol | 7,7 procent (tidigare 11,4 procent) |
|---|---|
| Pris nytt abonnemang | 500 USD per månad |
| Tillgängliga miljöer | OpenAI Work och Codex |
Why it matters
The launch demonstrates that OpenAI continues to broaden its portfolio with more efficient models alongside premium subscriptions. The GPT-6.1 Sol model reduces computational costs compared to Astra without significant loss in precision, while the Dots assistants introduce background processing capabilities.
Who is affected?
GPT-6.1 Sol is being made available to paying users of OpenAI's Work application and the coding tool Codex. The new 500-dollar-per-month subscription is aimed at users seeking access to these new models and features.
Impact on the EU
Not relevant to EU status. The source does not specify if or when these features will be available to users in the EU.
What else you should know
The source is based on reports from Micro Center and TechCrunch regarding OpenAI's adjustments to error rates and feature rollouts.
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