OpenAI's cheaper model and always-on agents
Best for at its developer day OpenAI launched GPT-6.1 Sol, a mid-tier model at about one-fifth the price of its flagship, plus "dots," always-on agents that manage your calendar and inbox.
The free path
Sol needs a paid plan, from $20 a month, not the free tier.
As reported in our 3 Oct 2026 issue.
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