Deconstructing the Modern AI Stack: The Model is Becoming the Smallest Part
ingliguori · x · 2026-08-06
The author points out that the modern AI stack is no longer just a standalone Large Language Model (LLM); it has evolved into a complex, integrated system.
A complete modern AI architecture now requires: LLM + Search + Memory + Tools + MCP (Model Context Protocol) + Evaluation. As engineering practices mature, the model itself is increasingly becoming the smallest foundational component of the entire stack. The author asks the community: which component of this stack do people underestimate the most?
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