OpenAI rolls out budget-priced mid-tier GPT-6.1 Terra

What happened: OpenAI added GPT-6.1 Terra, a mid-tier model in its GPT-6.1 family, positioned between the cheaper Luna models and the high-end Sol and Astra offerings. Key numbers: Terra standard API prices are $1/M input tokens and $5/M output tokens, 50 percent lower than GPT-5.6 Terra and GPT-6.1 Sol. Why it matters: Artificial Analysis says Terra is more intelligent for less than a third of the cost of prior models, and a data scientist cited in the piece argues token prices keep falling rather than rising as expected. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

OpenAI added GPT-6.1 Terra, a mid-tier model in its GPT-6.1 family, positioned between the cheaper Luna models and the high-end Sol and Astra offerings.

Artificial Analysis says Terra is more intelligent for less than a third of the cost of prior models, and a data scientist cited in the piece argues token prices keep falling rather than rising as expected.