My Mental Model of AI Broke on September 8

My Mental Model of AI Broke on September 8

The author recounts how their long‑standing mental model of artificial intelligence was shattered on September 8 after encountering a series of recent breakthroughs. They note that rapid advances in large language models, new safety research, and shifting industry practices have exposed gaps in their assumptions. The piece invites readers to rethink how they conceptualize AI’s trajectory.