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OpenAI Launches GPT-6.1 Terra With 50% Lower API Pricing, And Improved Capabilities
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
OpenAI has launched GPT-6.1 Terra, an AI model offering 50% lower API pricing compared to previous versions along with faster performance and enhanced capabilities. The model targets making AI-powered workplace automation more affordable and accessible to developers and businesses.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Frontier Models and Generative AI, and 20 sources have reported it between 26 Oct 2026 and 27 Oct 2026.
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OpenAI just halved the cost of accessing advanced AI models, forcing you to rethink pricing if your product depends on AI APIs or to explore expanded use cases at lower cost. This shift opens a new window to experiment with AI-driven automation without premium price barriers.
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20 sources · first reported 26 Oct 2026 · latest 27 Oct 2026
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