New Model Families Make Forming Judgments Slower
lucasmeijer · x · 2026-07-16
The author notes that once a model family like 5.6 is released, it takes a long time to form a solid judgment because it simultaneously introduces 3 model names, each with about 5 thinking levels, making it incredibly hard to build a new mental model.
They mention having only genuinely tried sol-medium+high and terra medium, implying that this kind of complex layering makes it difficult for users to establish stable intuitions in a short period.
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