OpenAI launched a $500 Pro subscription tier and GPT-6.1 Sol model at DevDay. The move adds a higher-cost option while reducing allowances on the existing $200 plan.
Ultrafast enables Codex and Work apps to generate up to 300 tokens per second for faster code writing and task execution.
https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2104986136745767160
The model matches GPT-6.0 Astra performance in coding and computer use while costing one fifth as much.
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