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The Surprise Ledger · No. 3 · posted 2026-08-27
The test suite said READY. Three of five recommendations didn't exist.
One unexpected finding a week, from real work — with the evidence, so you can check it. Read this week’s →
Fresh from the AI Cost Watch.
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The model price is only the first line of the bill.
October 14 Cost Watch: current price checks, three worked cost examples, and the limits of model-switching advice. No new model evaluations were run.
Historical · Aug 2026
Bake-off: The Half-Cent Answer
Historical comparison: the original task, scorecard, and answers. These dated results do not establish current model quality or prices.
Historical · Aug 2026
Nobody Upgraded to the Best Model
Historical market commentary on adoption and model spending. Read its original sources and dates before applying it to today's choices.
Historical · Aug 2026
The Free Lunch Is Over
Historical commentary on waiting for cheaper models. Current cost decisions need current rates and your own workload assumptions.
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