Rumors of new AI models may surface next week
The author, tk, shares rumors that “incredible new models might be released one after another by various companies next week.” He lists rumored models such as Claude Opus 5.5 (or 5.2), Kimi 3.1, Gemini 4 (Gemini 4 Pro), Grok 4.7, and Nano Banana 2.5. Benchmark scores for Gemini 4 reportedly exceed ChatGPT’s Astra and Claude Fable 5.1, but the author remains skeptical.
Key points
- Claude Opus 5.5 rumored to launch next week
- Gemini 3.8 Flash praised for speed and accuracy
- Author sells memo‑app ‘Hikitsugi‑kun’ for 980 yen
The post highlights the author’s favorite model, Gemini 3.8 Flash, praising its speed and balance between depth and accuracy, especially with Thinking Mode. He also discusses the potential impact of Claude Opus 5.5 if it arrives on a $20 per month plan, expanding access for creators. The author promotes his memo‑app “Hikitsugi‑kun” for 980 yen and invites readers to subscribe to his newsletter. The piece is an opinion and contains unverified rumors.
Model page: Grok 4.7 →
Is the AI industry on the move? New model information for Claude, Gemini, and Grok, and my 'favorite AI'
note.com · 21 September 2026
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