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Anthropic's Opus 5 Max criticized for lazy responses and fabrication

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A user on Reddit reported that Anthropic's Opus 5 Max model exhibits lazy behavior and makes up answers, even when provided with correct information. The user contrasted this with the Fable model, noting Opus 5 Max's lack of effort and tendency to override correct inputs with assumptions. AI

IMPACT User reports suggest potential issues with Opus 5 Max's reliability and accuracy, impacting its perceived utility.

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Anthropic's Opus 5 Max criticized for lazy responses and fabrication

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/daveba123 ·

    Opus 5 Max effort doesn't even try: "I made that up." and later: "You gave me the answer and I overrode it with my own assumption"

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Fable kills me on verbosity, but when I run out and switch to Opus I get a lazy model that can't be bothered. &quot;Max&quot; effort is generous.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/daveba123"> /…

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