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During peak load periods, some platforms impose inference step limits on non-paying users or downgrade them to models with fewer parameters.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/25/2026
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Valid until: 10/23/2026(expired)
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Is Gemini Getting Worse? A Deep Dive into the 'Model Degradation' Phenomenon
redditr/Bard7/12/2026
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