I agree with your observations, especially on the deployment gap. Many enterprise use cases can be served well by previous-generation models. The question is whether a newer model delivers a measurable improvement that justifies adopting it.

This demonstration uses one newer model family and a specific mix of hypothetical complex tasks, but the evaluation approach applies across use cases, domains, and model generations. The goal is to choose what meets your requirements, not automatically choose what’s newest.

Adoption also varies widely, both across organizations and within them. In my experience, platforms like X and LinkedIn tend to amplify the cutting edge; enterprise teams are often focused on integration, governance, reliability, and proving business value. Those challenges don’t disappear with a better model.