OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Sol at a fifth of GPT-6 Astra’s token prices
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Cutting costs to one-fifth of Astra while “nearly” matching performance on agentic coding, computer use, and professional work is margin pressure on anyone reselling or wrapping premium-tier models. Revisit your unit economics this week — products built on older or pricier tiers may need rapid migration or repricing to stay competitive.
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