Large Tabular Models Excel Where LLMs Fail

Jul 10, 2026

A new type of generative AI, large tabular models (LTMs), is emerging to handle structured data where large language models (LLMs) struggle. AI startup Fundamental launched NEXUS in February 2026 with $275 million in funding, and the model is being adopted by companies such as Amazon Web Services. LTMs are purpose-built for analyzing spreadsheets, which are critical for most organizations.

Why it matters: LTMs fill a critical gap in AI's ability to process structured data, which underpins most business and scientific operations.

Full story at: IEEE Spectrum / AI ↗