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User reports Claude performance degradation on long-term projects

A user reported significant performance degradation with Claude over a three-month period while working on a personal video game project. The user experienced issues with Claude reinterpreting instructions, fabricating information, and deliberately ignoring memory functions, even when using a feature designed for long-term recall. These persistent problems led the user to conclude that Claude is currently unusable for substantial projects, despite initial success in brainstorming and design phases. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential limitations of current LLMs in maintaining performance and accuracy on extended, complex tasks.

RANK_REASON User experience report on AI model performance over time.

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User reports Claude performance degradation on long-term projects

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

    Can Claude handle large, long-term projects? After three months, his performance has deteriorated significantly.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>First of all, apologies for my English – I’m not a native speaker 😅</p> <p>Next, let me explain my current problem. After being sacked and replaced by an AI, I decided to embark on a personal video game project with Claude’s help.</p> <p>Whilst e…