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Aug 2, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Karpathy Predicts Smaller AI Models and a Revolution in Human Education

Karpathy argues that 99.9% of large‑model parameters are wasted on low‑quality data, advocates distilling core cognition into sub‑billion models, proposes a hierarchical model ecosystem, and envisions AI as an empowerment tool that reshapes education and lifelong learning.