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OpenAI released GPT-6.1 Terra, an upgrade to its middle-tier model, which the company says costs about 50% less and handles computer-use tasks faster.
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OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Terra, described as a fast, efficient model, with the announcement emphasizing visual reasoning and computer use.
Written by AI from Simon Willison's Weblog's published text.
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OpenAI
- Latest funding
- $30B · 31 Oct 2026
- Newest model on the API
- GPT-6.1 Terra Pro · 26 Oct 2026 · $1 in / $5 out per million tokens
More coverage of this story (2)
OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Terra model
OpenAI rolls out budget-priced mid-tier GPT-6.1 Terra
The Register AI + ML · 26 Oct 2026, 23:08
GPT-6.1 Terra halves OpenAI's API prices and still gains ground on its larger models
The Decoder · 26 Oct 2026, 20:30
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“GPT-6.1 Terra It's always interesting to note which aspects of a new model are emphasized in the release announcement.”
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