The DecoderMatthias Bastian
OpenAI Releases GPT-6.1 Terra, Halving API Pricing While Closing Gap with Flagship Models
Original title:GPT-6.1 Terra halves OpenAI's API prices and still gains ground on its larger models
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OpenAI has introduced GPT-6.1 Terra, a mid-range model that halves API pricing relative to its predecessor while narrowing the capability gap with larger flagship systems. Tailored for everyday computing tasks and direct computer control, the model establishes a new price-performance baseline for interactive agents, making persistent software automation far more viable across standard developer workflows.
Why it's worth reading
Halving API costs while advancing direct computer-use capabilities fundamentally alters agent economics, making sustained desktop automation financially practical.
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