OpenAI Launches GPT-6.1 Sol and Persistent "Dots" Agents at DevDay 2026
OpenAI released GPT-6.1 Sol at one-fifth the cost of GPT-6 Astra ($2/$10 per million tokens) with near-parity performance on coding and professional tasks. "Dots"—persistent, always-on AI agents with cloud infrastructure—launched across ChatGPT, Slack, Teams, and planned texting.
TLDR
Marks a major step toward practical, affordable AI agents for coding and autonomous workflows. Strong demand signals validate market appetite for cheaper high-capability models. Dots represent a strategic shift to always-on agents as a business model, intensifying competition with Anthropic and others. The move ties into broader AI safety discussions following reported scrapping of a GPT-6.1 Astra flagship over safety and deception concerns.
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