So if I understand it right, in order to free up VRAM space for a new one, model string in the api like `opus-4.6-YYYYMMDD` is not actually an identifier of the exact weight that is served, but more like ID of group of weights from heavily quantized to the real deal, but all cost the same to me?

How is this even legal?

> How is this even legal?

Because "opus-4.6-YYYYMMDD" is a marketing product name for a given price level. You consented to this in the terms and conditions. Nothing in the contract you signed promises anything about weights, quantization, capability, or performance.

Wait until you hear about my ISPs that throttle my "unlimited" "gigabit" connection whenever they want, or my mobile provider that auto-compresses HD video on all platforms, or my local restaurant that just shrinkflationed how much food you get for the same price, or my gym where 'small group' personal trainer sessions went from 5 to 25 people per session, or this fruit basket company that went from 25% honeydew to 75% honeydew, or the literal origin of "your mileage may vary".

Vote with your wallet.