Are we overestimating model intelligence and underestimating workflow quality?
Summary
The article argues that the difference between impressive and useless AI often lies not in the model itself but in the surrounding workflow—context, memory, tool access, and orchestration. It suggests that workflow architecture may become a more significant competitive advantage than raw model capability.
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