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AI models improve faster than they become outdated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.