Matt Shumer: Every New AI Model Is Like a New Hire You Have to Learn to Work With
mattshumer_ · x · 2026-09-25
Matt Shumer offers a simple analogy: every new model release is like onboarding a new hire — you have to learn its personality and figure out how to work with it. A relatable take on how model upgrades force users to re-adapt their workflows, not just chase benchmark scores.
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