The AI Models Index tracks the pace and quality of AI releases and shows that...

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The AI Models Index tracks the pace and quality of AI releases and shows that in 2026, new models are launched every 4.5 days on average. While 56% of updates bring improvements, 16% cause performance regressions. Overall, there’s a median gain of +9