About the AI race ask to stop: I don’t want smarter models

A software engineer suggests halting the pursuit of smarter AI models, advocating instead for making existing powerful models like Fable and Astra more affordable, comparable to the price of a Haiku. The author argues that current AI capabilities, exemplified by Astra and Fable, are sufficient for building and solving virtually anything with proper development. This approach, similar to DeepSeek's strategy, could enable smaller players to compete effectively with larger entities despite budget constraints.