OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Terra for ChatGPT, Codex and the API, emphasizing lower-cost computer use.
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Fanatics detailed an AI shopping partnership, while elevated Ads API errors were resolved.
OpenAI introduces GPT-6.1 Terra for ChatGPT, Codex and the API
GPT-6.1 Terra targets lower-cost computer use, including interpreting images, navigating software and taking actions across apps. Interesting Engineering reports that it matches GPT-6 Astra at 10% of the token cost.
Why it matters: Lower costs could make high-volume agent workflows more economical for developers and businesses.
Fanatics uses OpenAI for shopping across NFL, NBA and MLB stores
Fanatics uses OpenAI for Shop the Look, helping fans complete game-day outfits. Testing across roughly 30,000 MLB products showed 10% higher engagement.
Why it matters: The partnership provides a concrete retail deployment and an engagement benchmark for OpenAI-powered shopping.
OpenAI resolves elevated errors on Ads API POST endpoints
OpenAI marked elevated error rates on POST /ads/* endpoints as resolved and said all impacted services had fully recovered.
Why it matters: Developers using the affected advertising endpoints can resume normal operations.