The author argues that AI models around the Opus 4.6 intelligence level are now 'smart enough' for most daily tasks, shifting the primary selection criterion from raw intelligence to speed. They propose ~100 tokens/second as the new usability benchmark, noting that fast interaction often outweighs marginal intelligence gains in practical workflows.
Background
The rapid advancement of frontier LLMs has led to a convergence in capability, making speed and responsiveness increasingly important differentiators for practical adoption.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Aug 2, 2026 at 09:49 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10