OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Sol with Ultrafast mode lands: $2M input, $10M output, 13-step setup guide
OpenAI's Responses API adds GPT-6.1 Sol and Ultrafast mode, priced at $2M input and $10M output tokens, with a 13-step setup guide.
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