GitHub Copilot Integrates OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Sol for Enhanced AI Coding
GitHub Copilot is now rolling out OpenAI's latest GPT-6.1 Sol model, offering developers advanced capabilities for agentic coding and terminal workflows. This model delivers strong multistep coding performance and efficient token use, outperforming earlier GPT-6 and GPT-5.6 family models in initial tests. Available to Copilot Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise users across various IDEs and platforms, it is billed under usage-based pricing. Administrators can manage access to the model through Copilot settings as part of a gradual rollout.
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- GPT-6.1 Sol Integration for GitHub Copilot
OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Sol model is now generally available and rolling out to GitHub Copilot users. It enhances agentic coding and terminal workflows with improved multistep coding performance and more efficient token usage, building on the capabilities of previous GPT models.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-29-gpt-6-1-sol-in-github-copilot
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