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OpenAI ships Ultrafast: up to 8× faster GPT-6 Astra inference

OpenAI’s new Ultrafast API tier runs GPT 6 Astra up to 8× faster than Standard—set service tier: "ultrafast" on Responses (WebSockets recommended for tool heavy agents). It’s open to all API users at low rate limits (US/global processing only); Sol Ultrafast stays preview…

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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol: near-Astra coding at one-fifth the price

At DevDay (Sept 29), OpenAI shipped GPT 6.1 Sol for agentic coding, computer use, and multi step work—claiming near GPT 6 Astra intelligence at one fifth Astra’s token prices. It’s live in ChatGPT Work and Codex for Plus through Edu (not regular Chat yet); GPT 6.1 Astra stays shelved after failed alignment tests…

TechCrunch

OpenAI launches Dots: persistent Astra agents with their own cloud PCs

At DevDay (Sept 29), OpenAI shipped Dots—GPT 6 Astra agents that keep working on dedicated cloud computers with their own browsers and 4,000+ plugins after you log off. Unattended work is read only proactive research; writes go through auto review and Custom Rules. One Dot is included for ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium (no chat usage drawdown); specialist org Dots and Agent 365 governance are in enterprise pilots…

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Shopify opens WebMCP checkout so browser AI agents can buy

Shopify added WebMCP checkout (including Shop Pay) for browser agents: get checkout , update checkout , and complete checkout let them read, update, and place orders after buyer auth—no screenshot scraping. It rolls out to eligible merchants alongside Shopify’s hosted MCP server and UCP; Muse and Instinct already partner on agentic commerce…

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