AI model race hitting diminishing returns: newer releases offer minor gains at far higher cost
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-11-01
Cloud architect David Linthicum argues the AI model race may be hitting diminishing returns: newer releases offer only minor gains, while older models can deliver the same functionality at a fraction of the cost. His takeaway: "more" isn't always worth paying for when choosing models.
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