# Model selection, simplified

By Steven Van · 2026-08-14

The model picker now leads with a shortlist of models made for your hardest tasks, and every model has a scorecard to compare speed, intelligence…

[Notion](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/tools/notion>)'s model picker now opens with a shortlist of models suited to harder tasks, rather than a full list to choose from unaided. Each model gets a scorecard comparing speed, intelligence, and cost, and favourites can be pinned for quicker access.

There's also an effort dial, for when a task calls for a more thorough answer. Details in the [announcement](<https://www.notion.so/releases/2026-08-14>).

[![](<https://images.ctfassets.net/spoqsaf9291f/2MUqYXuwtwtjyoSp2bnv7u/684ce41c2eb64e9a3517b63b30d65f13/model_selection_simplified_cover.png>)](<https://www.notion.so/releases/2026-08-14>)

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Sources

[Original source](<https://www.notion.so/releases/2026-08-14>)

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