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OpenAI released GPT-6.1 Sol, a model that offers performance similar to GPT-6.1 Astra at a lower price, one day after saying it would not release Astra due to safety concerns. GPT-6.1 Sol is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock.
AI brief
GPT-6.1 Sol is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock, aimed at coding, computer use, and professional workloads that run frequently.
Why it matters: It gives Bedrock users access to a stronger reasoning model for everyday professional tasks.
Written by AI from AWS Machine Learning Blog's published text.
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OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Sol
GPT 6.1 Sol: Near-Astra intelligence for a fifth of the price
Simon Willison's Weblog · 29 Sept 2026, 18:27
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less
TechCrunch AI · 29 Sept 2026, 17:15
GPT-6.1 Sol comes close to Astra at a fifth of the price
The Decoder · 29 Sept 2026, 17:14
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“GPT-6.1 Sol is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock, bringing stronger reasoning to coding, computer use, and professional workloads that run frequently.”
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