1 September 2026
AI models improve faster than they become outdated
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- Since April 2024, the most advanced AI models have shown accelerating improvements in their core capabilities.
- Models are becoming obsolete more quickly, but the pace of new progress is outrunning the pace of obsolescence.
- This pattern indicates sustained momentum in AI development rather than a slowdown.
How it was covered
Exponential ViewAzeem Azhar
Frontier model capability has accelerated significantly since April 2024, demonstrating ongoing progress in AI development despite rapid model depreciation.