
OpenAI has introduced a new 'Ultrafast' API tier in collaboration with Cerebras, enhancing the speed of its GPT-5.6 Sol model by up to 14 times. This advancement allows the model to process up to 750 tokens per second, significantly reducing the time required for complex tasks. The Ultrafast tier is currently available as an invite-only preview, with broader access expected as more Cerebras capacity becomes available. This development could revolutionize AI-driven workflows, although pricing information has not yet been released.
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