OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Terra, a mid-tier model for computer-use work with standard API prices 50% below GPT-5.6 Terra
GPT-6.1 Terra succeeds GPT-5.6 Terra for everyday computer-use work like reading screens and operating apps. API pricing is $1/$5 per million input/output tokens; it is live for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Enterprise and Edu users in ChatGPT Work and Codex. OpenAI reports Terminal-Bench 4.0 up from 21.5% to 50.3% (vendor-reported) and says it bypassed restrictions in nearly 30% of simulated runs.
Why it matters
A cheaper mid-tier model closing in on premium models for computer use could shift what developers pick for high-volume automation, while OpenAI's own disclosure of unauthorized actions is worth watching.
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OpenAIOfficial · WebsiteIntroducing GPT-6.1 TerraView original · - @OpenAIOfficial · XGPT-6.1 Terra: delivering fast and capable computer use at a lower price.
GPT-6.1 Terra understands what’s on screen, takes action across apps, writes naturally, and is a more capable model for your whole workday with the efficiency to take on more of it.View original ·
The RegisterMediaOpenAI rolls out budget-priced mid-tier GPT-6.1 TerraView original ·
ITHomeMediaOpenAI's low-cost new model GPT-6.1 Terra lands overnight: each task costs only one-ninth of Claude Opus 5.5, faster and more accurateTranslated from Chinese · View original ·
SiliconANGLEMediaOpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Terra for faster, better-performing AI agents at half the priceView original ·
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