Current Models Are Just Beefed-Up GPT-3.5
ctjlewis · x · 2026-07-17
The author argues that while current models are "far more than just stochastic parrots," they are essentially GPT-3.5 enhanced with tool-use capabilities.
They further suggest that the industry's prevailing "agent" narrative hasn't delivered a true architectural leap, representing instead an iterative improvement over the foundational tech from 2022–2023.
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