OpenAI's new GPT-6.1 Sol is supposed to come close to GPT-6 Astra for a fraction of the cost. The planned flagship model Astra is staying under wraps because of safety problems. OpenAI is betting on cost efficiency over peak performance. While its flagship GPT-6.1 Astra won't ship as planned because of safety concerns, the company is releasing GPT-6.1 Sol as a much cheaper alternative. According to OpenAI, the model comes close to Astra in agentic coding, computer use, and office work at a fifth...