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MODEL INTELLIGENCE / 2026

Know the model.
Choose the system.

A living field guide to the foundation models behind modern AI products—mapped by capability, access, scale and fit.

current versions model labs 14 AUGlast verified · 2026

THE READING FRAME

01

Capability

What the model is designed to do well—not one synthetic score.

02

Access

API, managed cloud or downloadable weights change what you can build.

03

Operational fit

Latency, context, modality and control matter as much as raw intelligence.

CURATED DIRECTORY / 001

The model field.

Model names and specifications change quickly. This independent index summarizes official documentation; verify limits, regional availability and pricing with the provider before production use.