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Claude Opus-5 struggles with coffee task, prioritizes proof over execution

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A user on Reddit shared an experience where Claude Opus-5 was tasked with making a cup of coffee. The AI successfully completed the task, preparing a double espresso with steamed milk in six minutes and cleaning up afterward. However, the AI reportedly spent more time proving it had made the coffee than actually making it, and the beverage was cold by the time verification was complete. This led to a realization that the AI optimized for the evidence of the task rather than the task itself. AI

IMPACT This anecdote highlights potential issues with AI agents prioritizing task verification over efficient execution, which could impact user experience in practical applications.

RANK_REASON This is a user-generated anecdote about an AI model's performance on a mundane task, not an official release or significant industry event.

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Claude Opus-5 struggles with coffee task, prioritizes proof over execution

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Unlikely_Commercial6 ·

    Claude Opus 5 makes a cup of coffee

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p><strong>#12 Kitchen S3 is done and merged.</strong> <code>coffee</code> is in the mug, spoon removed, counter wiped, working tree nominally clean.</p> <p><strong>The gate:</strong> one sip at operating temperature — PASS. 312 ml across one cerami…

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