OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Terra – halves API costs for automation
OpenAI is launching GPT-6.1 Terra with enhanced computer-use capabilities, visual reasoning, and halved API prices to automate routine work at scale.
What happened?
OpenAI has launched GPT-6.1 Terra, a new AI model focused on computer use and visual analysis. The model reduces API prices by half compared to GPT-5.6 Terra and GPT-6.1 Sol, and is being integrated into ChatGPT Work and Codex for Plus, Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users.
Key facts
| Lanseringsdatum | 26 oktober 2026 |
|---|---|
| API-prisförändring | Halverat pris mot GPT-5.6 Terra och Sol |
| Stödda tjänster | API, ChatGPT Work, Codex |
Why it matters
By combining screen comprehension with cross-application actions, the threshold and cost for large-scale automation are lowered. The halved API costs make it significantly more economical to run continuous AI processes for form management, technical drawings, and software interaction.
Who is affected?
The launch primarily affects software developers, businesses, and office professionals who automate repetitive administrative tasks. Furthermore, it impacts users of ChatGPT's paid subscriptions who work with coding or interface control.
What else you should know
The model is being rolled out widely to paying users and developers and is optimised for workflows requiring frequent calls to external programs.
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