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OpenAI adds Ultrafast mode for GPT-6.1 Sol in the Responses API

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OpenAI added Ultrafast mode for GPT-6.1 Sol in the Responses API.

  • Developers use gpt-6.1-sol with service_tier set to "ultrafast" to reduce the time between generated output tokens.
  • It has global processing and US and EU data residency.
  • OpenAI's changelog points to separate Ultrafast pricing; the price is not stated in the changelog entry.
Who can use it
All API users, subject to rate limits.
When
Announced October 8, 2026 in the OpenAI API changelog. Available now.
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