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“the speed of this model is something to think about”
What It Means
Fast AI inference enables new types of user experiences that weren't viable with slower models
Why It Matters
Speed creates product differentiation and enables real-time interactive experiences
When It's True
When users have expectations for immediate feedback in creative tools
When It's Risky
If speed comes at significant cost of quality or accuracy
How to Apply
Design products around real-time interaction rather than batch processing
Emphasize speed as competitive advantage in user-facing features
Consider workflows that weren't possible with slower AI models
Example Scenario
“Interior design app lets users see furniture placement changes instantly as they speak, rather than waiting 45 seconds per iteration”
Related Knowledge
breakneck speed
Extremely rapid growth rate that feels almost dangerous or unsustainable
Quit as fast as you ship
Be willing to abandon projects as quickly as you launch them if they show no traction
I couldn't have gotten this out of pure nano banana. I needed the training wheels
Raw AI tools require significant expertise to produce professional results - most users need guided workflows