OpenAI's 'Ultrafast' mode makes GPT-5.6 Sol run 14x faster
What's the deal? OpenAI has launched Ultrafast, a new mode that runs its GPT-5.6 Sol model at 14 times the standard speed. The feature targets users who need lower-latency responses from the model.
Why now? Speed has become a key battleground in AI, as rivals compete on how quickly their models respond. Faster inference lowers costs and widens the range of real-time uses for large language models.
The signal: By pairing a leading model with a high-speed mode, OpenAI is betting that latency — not just capability — will decide who wins the next phase of the AI race.
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