OpenAI unveiled GPT-6.1 Sol and Dots at DevDay, expanding access to advanced AI tools beyond developers and introducing a new ultrafast mode for faster results in Codex and Work experiences. Dots are personalized AI agents with colorful mascots, designed to address safety concerns by presenting approachable behavior, and they work across Pro, Business Premium, and enterprise tiers. GPT-6.1 Sol offers Astra‑level intelligence at a lower price to curb runaway costs for enterprise use. The company also unveiled collaborative document tooling via ChatGPT Space and cloud‑based Codex saves, while announcing significant subscription changes that cut Pro usage and add a new Pro 500 tier. Forward momentum will depend on balancing higher tiers with perceived value and cost for business users.
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DevDay announced GPT-6.1 Sol as a more budget-conscious option that retains Astra‑level capabilities, targeting organizations wary of large compute costs.
Dots are OpenAI’s new AI agents, represented by multicolored blob mascots, designed to make agent technology approachable and to address safety concerns in consumer and enterprise contexts.
Ultrafast mode accelerates response times in Codex and related business workflows, with plans to extend availability to GPT-6.1 Sol in the near term.
A new collaborative document workflow via ChatGPT Space lets teams create docs collaboratively with their dots, signaling tighter integration between AI agents and productivity software.
Codex projects can now be saved entirely to the cloud, removing the need to keep local devices awake to prevent interruptions.
ChatGPT Pro pricing is effectively cut in usage; the $200/month tier provides only 10x the Plus plan's usage, down from a previous 20x gap, along with a one-time credit to ease the transition.