Frontier models hit diminishing returns, unlocking cost wins for app builders
omooretweets · x · 2026-08-24
While new frontier models will unlock novel tasks (like curing cancer), they are hitting diminishing returns for many existing tasks. Products may no longer auto-switch to the latest model, which creates opportunities for app-layer builders to reduce costs.
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