Why the newest AI models are slower on purpose
July 2026
Explainers
Two series. One explains how AI systems work. The other reports what research has measured about them.
How the Models Work
Explainers of how AI systems actually work, written for people who make decisions about them. Each piece takes one concept and explains it plainly, with no jargon left undefined. A companion series, The Measured View, reports what research has measured about these systems.
The Measured View
Analysis of published AI research, one paper at a time. What was measured, what the numbers show, what the study cannot support, and what it means for people running organisations. A companion series, How the Models Work, explains the underlying technology.