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AI Models

GPT-6 Astra Tops Epoch AI's Capabilities Index, but Claude Fable 5.1 Leads on Software Engineering

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra holds the highest general score on Epoch AI's Capabilities Index at 166.31, with a 90% confidence interval of 163.00 to 171.88, and also sets a new math record with a Math-ECI of 169.83. However, Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 leads on software engineering with a SWE-ECI of 167.44, reversing the overall ranking. The September 16, 2026 Data Insight also covers GPT-5.6 Sol and Moonshot's Kimi K3, and notes that Astra's ECI fell 2.9 points from its launch snapshot as more software engineering benchmarks were added.

Sep 185 minNeura News

Research

Near-Daily AI Use Among US Adults More Than Doubled in Six Months, Epoch AI/Ipsos Surveys Find

Two Epoch AI/Ipsos surveys published Sep. 14, 2026, found that the share of US adults using AI at least six days a week rose from 8% in March 2026 to 19% in August 2026, while one-day-a-week use fell from 17% to 10%. The authors describe a shift toward routine AI use but caution that questionnaire changes between waves make frequency comparisons approximate.

Sep 167 minNeura News

AI Models

One in Five US Workers Now Delegates Tasks to AI, Survey Finds

A new survey from Epoch AI and Ipsos reveals that 20% of employed US adults now delegate at least one work task to AI, with adoption varying by task – from 57% in software development to 25% in record-keeping. While AI often provides partial support, full task replacement remains rare, and time savings are reported in about half of cases when AI handles most of the work. The findings highlight a gradual redistribution of tasks rather than widespread job displacement.

Aug 165 minNeura News

AI Models

GPT-4 Held Top AI Model Spot for a Year, Now Leads Last Just Weeks

OpenAI's GPT-4 held the top spot on the Epoch Capabilities Index for about a year, far longer than any model since. Jaeho Lee, a researcher at Epoch AI, notes that the second-longest lead, held by OpenAI's o1, lasted just over three months. Since Claude 3 Opus dethroned GPT-4 in February 2024, the top model has changed hands 17 times, with a median stay of only seven weeks.

Jul 63 minNeura News

Industry

Memory now accounts for 63% of AI chip component costs

High-bandwidth memory (HBM) has grown from 52% to 63% of AI chip component spending between Q1 2024 and Q4 2025, according to analysis from Epoch AI. The increase reflects rising memory prices and tight supply, driving up total component costs from $22 billion to $52 billion over the period. Hyperscalers like Microsoft and Meta have adjusted their capex guidance to account for higher component prices.

May 243 minNeura News

AI Models

Survey: Claude US Users Wealthier Than AI Rivals

A survey by Epoch AI and Ipsos reveals that 80 percent of US adults using Claude weekly come from households earning over $100,000 annually, outpacing rivals like Microsoft Copilot at 64 percent and ChatGPT, Grok, and Google Gemini at 56 percent each. Meta AI lags at 37 percent. While Claude leads among wealthy users proportionally, ChatGPT holds the largest absolute share at 37 percent of high earners.

Apr 263 minNeura News