New AI models keep arriving, but the last release is often good enough
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-11-01
New AI models keep shipping, but for everyday tasks the previous release is often good enough. The author argues that unless business value measurably improves, enterprises shouldn't keep paying to upgrade their LLM stack.
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