Shadman Ahmed
Software Architect
Software architect and AI tools enthusiast. I test, benchmark, and review AI models and developer tools so you don't have to.
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6 Best Uncensored GGUF Models to Run Locally in 2026
The Qwen3.5-9B uncensored GGUF scene just got interesting. We ranked the top distilled, uncensored models you can actually run on consumer hardware — no cloud, no refusals, no API bills.
OpenAI Splits GPT-5.4 Into Mini & Nano: The Speed vs. Smarts Breakdown
OpenAI's new GPT-5.4 mini and nano are purpose-built for speed, cost efficiency, and high-volume workloads—not just scaled-down GPT-5.4. Here's who should use each and why it matters.
NousCoder-14B vs Claude Code: Open-Source Coding Model Benchmark Showdown
Nous Research's NousCoder-14B benchmark score hits 67.87% on LiveCodeBench v6 — beating every open-source rival at its weight class. Here's how it stacks up against Claude, GPT-4.1, and whether it's worth self-hosting.
Nvidia Nemotron Super 3 122B License Update: Rug-Pull Clauses Removed
Nvidia stripped restrictive guardrail termination clauses from the Nemotron Super 3 122B license. Here's exactly what changed, why it matters for production deployments, and how it compares to Llama and Mistral.
Railway vs AWS: Can a $100M AI-Native Cloud Platform Actually Compete?
Railway raised $100M to challenge AWS with AI-native infrastructure. We compared pricing, performance, and real-world use cases to find out if it actually beats AWS for AI workloads.
OpenAI's Responses API Gains Computer Use: What Developers Need to Know
OpenAI just equipped its Responses API with computer environment capabilities via GPT-5.4, turning passive model calls into autonomous agents. Here's what changed and why it matters.
How Balyasny Built an AI Research Engine That Scales Hedge Fund Investing
Balyasny Asset Management partnered with OpenAI to deploy a production AI research engine for investing, dramatically cutting analyst research time. Here's how a top multi-strategy hedge fund is winning the AI arms race.
Goose vs Claude Code: Why Developers Are Switching to the Free Alternative
In the Goose vs Claude Code debate, developers are increasingly choosing the free alternative. Claude Code costs up to $200/month with rate limits — Goose delivers nearly identical AI coding capabilities for free. Here's the definitive breakdown for 2026.
Qwen3.5-9B vs GPT: Document OCR Benchmarks & Weak Spot
Benchmark data shows Qwen3.5-9B beats frontier models on OCR and field extraction, yet stumbles badly on tables. Here's the honest breakdown.