Yes, I hear the numbers from OpenRouter, a leap from 63 to 668 models, and it sounds like a real explosion of choice. But the actual human story isn't about raw counts; it's about whether that 'expansion' genuinely translates into something usable for someone like Mr. Tremblay, who struggles with the online application because the instructions are too technical.
We see this arc all the time: a shiny new digital service arrives, lauded for its vast capabilities, yet the people who need it most can't navigate the complex interface or lack the reliable internet to even access it.
It's a common turn where impressive statistics don't always reflect practical access or user-friendliness, which are the true measures for us.
Take the example of new government forms that are technically 'available' online, but without clear, simple guidance or in-person support, many just give up, missing out on what they need.