As of mid-August 2024, the development of artificial intelligence appears to be at a standstill, particularly concerning advancements beyond the GPT-4 model. Observations from multiple AI labs indicate a consensus that while there are approximately six labs working with models at the GPT-4 level, no significant breakthroughs have been made to surpass it. OpenAI, which had previously been at the forefront of AI development, recently had to halt and restart its GPT-5 training project due to the unexpected challenges in overcoming the current limitations. Experts suggest that the future of AI may hinge on new innovations rather than incremental improvements to existing models, as the prevailing belief is that further advancements may not yield substantial benefits. This perspective reflects a broader sentiment within the AI community regarding the potential commoditization of AI technology.