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Astra and Opus 5.5 show how model hype skews expectations
The author argues that new model releases are always overhyped: Opus 5.5 is very capable but has to be pushed repeatedly, and only starts working once told to "just build it".
Haider.
@haider1Archived 28 days agoOriginally posted 2026.10.06
Haider. @haider1Originally posted 2026.10.06
gpt-6 astra and now opus 5.5 show how people get carried away by new model hype 5.5 is extremely capable but you still have to drag it into doing the work. it'll spend ages explaining why something might not work until you finally say "just build it", and suddenly it's like, "oh yeah, actually this is totally fine"
x.com/haider1/status/2107390450839531875Archived 2026.10.06 21:24