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Claude AI criticized for overthinking simple questions

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Users are reporting that Claude, an AI assistant, tends to overthink simple questions and provide excessive, unnecessary information. One user shared an example where Claude provided a straightforward calculation but then added a lengthy explanation about verifying speedometer accuracy, which the user found to be unhelpful fluff. This behavior is described as frustrating and counterproductive for users seeking quick answers. AI

IMPACT This user feedback suggests potential usability issues with Claude, indicating a need for better control over response verbosity for simpler queries.

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Claude AI criticized for overthinking simple questions

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/d0ugfirtree ·

    Does Claude try to send you down rabbit holes when asking simple questions?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've been using Claude for about a year now, and so far as long as the only thing I'm asking it to do is write code I have zero complaints. For anything else? It's becoming increasingly infuriating to use. </p> <p>I've noticed it has this habit o…

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