# AI’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Intelligence Anymore

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Podcast: [HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/html-all-the-things-web-development-ai-and-developer-careers-863818)
Published: 2026-09-26T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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