OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1, Expanding ChatGPT’s Reach and Boosting the AI Race
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.1 this week, introducing two specialized models designed to enhance ChatGPT's naturalness and accuracy. The rollout began for paid users on November 12, with free access to follow shortly. GPT-5.1 Instant prioritizes speed and tonal precision, now incorporating strategic pauses for complex queries—yielding marked improvements in math, coding, and directive adherence. Early tests show it outperforms GPT-5 on exact-length responses.
GPT-5.1 Thinking dynamically adjusts processing time based on question difficulty, minimizing jargon for clearer professional and educational outputs. OpenAI also introduced eight customizable personality profiles—from Professional to Quirky—alongside granular controls for response warmth, brevity, and emoji frequency. The update signals intensifying competition in generative AI, though direct cryptocurrency implications remain unstated.
