Ilya: Scaling Will Progress, But Key Elements Are Missing
suchenzang · x · 2026-07-20
Ilya's core message is:
- Continuing to scale up models on the current trajectory will still yield continuous capability improvements; it's unlikely to hit a dead end.
- However, scaling alone is insufficient; the system is still missing some key elements.
The author jokingly adds: behind those beautiful log-log curves, what hidden gaps are still left unseen?
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