Episode

AI’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Intelligence Anymore

Podcast: HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers
Published: Sep 26, 2026
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Summary

AI models are already incredibly capable, so does the industry really need to keep chasing intelligence? Matt and Mike discuss why lower costs, faster performance, higher usage limits, and a simpler user experience could matter more than the next benchmark victory.