“I don’t use Astra every day”: OpenAI developer lead tells TNS why
The New Stack Jennifer Riggins
OpenAI developer experience lead Vaibhav “VB” Srivastav explained how DevDay updates expand developers’ AI options and how to choose among GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Astra, and Ultrafast. Ultrafast mode was described as delivering over 300 tokens per second at higher prices than the standard tier, including adding 6.1 Sol to Ultrafast. Developers can now pilot persistent “dots,” use the Decisions API for structured multimodal outputs, and apply tighter cost/safety controls while selecting the right model tier for each workload.
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OpenAI’s recent releases have given developers more options for using AI in software. At its 2026 DevDay, the company introduced The post “I don’t use Astra every day”: OpenAI developer lead tells TNS why appeared first on The New Stack.
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