The AI Models Index shows that in 2026, new models are released every 4.5 days...

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The AI Models Index shows that in 2026, new models are released every 4.5 days on average. While 56% of these updates improve performance, 16% actually cause regressions. Overall, median gains on LMArena benchmarks are about +9