The one big gap is that it is blind - it can't handle images at all.
If they fix that, then perhaps this could become the best available model in the world.
On 2026-06-18, @jeremyphoward stated the model's main deficiency is that it is…
Brief
Jeremy Howard (Twitter/X, 2026-06-18) argues the single major shortcoming of the model is its inability to handle images—he calls it "blind." He asserts that adding multimodal (image) capability could elevate the model to being the best available in the world, framing this one feature as decisive for overall competitiveness.
Why it matters
On 2026-06-18, @jeremyphoward stated the model's main deficiency is that it is blind and cannot process images at all.
Key details
- Howard predicts that if the team adds image-handling capability, the model could become "the best available model in the world."