Model release cadence shrinks from 73 to 18 days, sparking safety calls
tristanbob · x · 2026-09-23
- Release gaps between major models keep shrinking: once every 73 days in 2023, now once every 18 days in 2026 — roughly 4x faster progress.
- Reposting the stat, tristanbob argues this pace is dangerous and calls for AI safety investment and coordination among major labs to mitigate potentially catastrophic outcomes.
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