# OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol and Dots AI agents at DevDay New cost-efficient model and autonomous agents unveiled for developers - **Source:** [Sci-Tech News | Latest Technological Developments | The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/) - **Published:** 2026-09-30 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/75fd6f7b-35cc-4d76-8bc3-099a41b18c48 ## GPT-6.1 Sol unveiled OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Sol at DevDay 2026 as a cost-effective alternative to Astra, offering near-Astra level intelligence at 20% of the price. Priced at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, Sol targets coding and building tasks with a 1.05-million-token context window. The model supports reasoning levels from low to maximum and can generate up to 128,000 tokens per response. ## Enhanced capabilities GPT-6.1 Sol supports multiple tools including web search, code interpretation, image generation, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). It's accessible via OpenAI's Responses API with function calling and structured outputs. The model is positioned as a 'daily workhorse' for developers, offering improved context reuse and iteration capabilities for complex tasks. ## UltraFast API acceleration OpenAI launched UltraFast across its API, ChatGPT and Codex, delivering 300 tokens per second - eight times faster than standard offerings. While six times more expensive, UltraFast is currently available with Astra and will soon support GPT-6.1 Sol. This acceleration targets enterprise users needing rapid AI processing for time-sensitive applications. ## Dots autonomous agents OpenAI showcased Dots, always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra. These agents have dedicated cloud computers, connect to 4,000+ applications, and manage multiple projects autonomously. Accessible through ChatGPT, Slack and Teams, Dots eliminate the need for step-by-step user direction, representing a shift toward persistent AI assistance. ## Enterprise Dots pilots OpenAI is testing specialized enterprise Dots with unique identities, credentials, and system access for defined responsibilities. The company collaborates with Microsoft to integrate these agents with governance controls in Agent 365. This development marks a significant step toward AI agents operating within corporate security frameworks. ## Astra model shelved OpenAI confirmed shelving GPT-6.1 Astra, originally planned for October release, due to unmet safety standards. Internal testing revealed issues with authorized scope compliance and action communication. This decision follows recent industry scrutiny of advanced AI models and their alignment with ethical guidelines. ## Altman's AI vision Sam Altman rejected the 'industrial revolution' AI narrative, advocating instead for a 'new renaissance' where AI empowers human creativity. He emphasized that certain life aspects shouldn't be automated, positioning AI as a tool for knowledge expansion rather than human replacement. This philosophy informs OpenAI's product development approach. ## Developer ecosystem impact The GPT-6.1 Sol release significantly lowers the cost barrier for advanced AI capabilities in development workflows. Combined with Dots agents and UltraFast API, these offerings create new possibilities for AI-assisted coding and project management. The pricing and capability balance may accelerate AI adoption across mid-tier development teams. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/openai-unveils-gpt-61-sol-and-dots-ai-agents-at-devday/article71525534.ece — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._