The “last 5%” of model progress could still take years
MoonL88537 · x · 2026-07-24
The post pushes back on the idea that the models are ready, but argues they are already very close.
Its main claim is that the “last 5%” problem is still a major hurdle and may take years to finish. The tone is optimistic about the trajectory, but cautious about how long the remaining gap could last.
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