OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Terra, halving API prices
What happened
On 26 October 2026, OpenAI News (primary source) released GPT-6.1 Terra, saying it brings fast and relatively capable computer-operation abilities to everyone, though specific capability metrics and availability details have not been disclosed. On 27 October, The Decoder reported that the model's API costs $1 per million input tokens and $5 per million output tokens, half the price of GPT-5.6 Terra; cached input falls to $0.05 per million, and the report said it narrows the gap with larger models. Public information remains limited, with no further sources or follow-up developments to compare against.
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- The DecoderSelectedGPT-6.1 Terra halves OpenAI's API prices and still gains ground on its larger models
OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Terra, a mid-range model that cuts API prices in half compared to its predecessor. Analysts say it sets a new standard for intelligence per dollar, especially for everyday computing tasks and AI-driven computer control.
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