OpenAI Released GPT-6.1 Sol Model
The new model provides a lower-cost AI alternative with improved factual accuracy for professional workflows.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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OpenAI released the GPT-6.1 Sol artificial intelligence model, which is now available for enterprise, business, and educational users. The model is accessible via ChatGPT Work, Codex, and the OpenAI API.
Why it matters
This release provides a more efficient, cost-effective option than the flagship GPT-6 Astra, targeting users who require reliable performance for coding and computer-based work.
The GPT-6.1 Sol model demonstrated a factual error rate of 7.7 percent at low reasoning effort, representing a reduction from the 11.4 percent rate observed in the GPT-6 Sol predecessor.
The players
OpenAI
An AI research and deployment company known for its series of large language models and the ChatGPT interface.
The details
The model functions by utilizing autonomous AI agents that plan and execute tasks through software tools. It is designed to handle complex coding and professional operations by interacting directly with computer environments. Users can interface with these capabilities through the ChatGPT Work platform or directly via the OpenAI API using the identifier gpt-6.1-sol.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: OpenAI released the GPT-6.1 Sol model.
The Tech Race
This release positions GPT-6.1 Sol as a specialized, lower-cost alternative to OpenAI's flagship GPT-6 Astra model. It reflects an effort to broaden the adoption of agent-based workflows by balancing performance with cost-efficiency.
The new model is immediately available to current Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu users through ChatGPT Work and Codex. Developers can also integrate the model into their own systems by using the gpt-6.1-sol API identifier.
The takeaway
OpenAI is prioritizing cost-efficiency and error reduction to make AI agents more viable for standard professional tasks. Users should monitor updates on the OpenAI API to observe how the factual accuracy of this model holds up across different reasoning efforts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Qatar Living Content.
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