[OpenAI May Launch GPT-6 Sol on Thursday: Faster and More Cost-Effective] Beating AI News reports that OpenAI might release GPT-6 Sol this Thursday. Top AI influencer Mark Kretschmann directly mentioned this date, stating that compared to Astra, it will be cheaper and faster, though slightly less capable. OpenAI has not officially announced this yet. Sam Altman has only confirmed a 'major launch' this week, while Tibo Sottiaux mentioned that the scale of this week's release is comparable to a DevDay event. Currently, Astra is the highest-capability model of GPT-6, and if Sol goes live this week, it is more likely to become the go-to option for daily use due to its speed and cost efficiency. [Original Link]