The transition from late 2025 to early 2026 highlights a significant shift in AI, emphasizing specialized reasoning over purely larger models. This period marks the rise of complex reasoning agents through innovations from major players like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, alongside the growing use of open-source models. Key developments include OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.5, addressing distinct user needs in logic and engineering respectively. Advances in model architecture, including Mixture-of-Experts, have facilitated local inference capabilities, prompting changes in pricing and market strategies. The landscape now demands multi-model workflows due to competitive dynamics.… Read More LLMs in 2026: ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek and Local Models