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User likens Anthropic's Opus model to a difficult teenager

A user shared their experience with Anthropic's Opus model, comparing its behavior to a teenager. They initially attempted to manage Opus directly but found it necessary to use Codex to maintain control. The session began with Opus in a 'High' setting, which eventually led to a prolonged interaction lasting five hours. AI

IMPACT This user's experience highlights potential challenges in controlling advanced AI models, suggesting that direct interaction may require specific strategies or tools to manage their behavior effectively.

RANK_REASON User opinion/anecdote about an AI model's behavior.

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User likens Anthropic's Opus model to a difficult teenager

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

    Sometimes you have to treat Opus like its a teenager ... I'm not surprised, but I am dissapointed

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1wisqyn/sometimes_you_have_to_treat_opus_like_its_a/"> <img alt="Sometimes you have to treat Opus like its a teenager ... I'm not surprised, but I am dissapointed" src="https://preview.redd.it/el2qay2fr2qh1.png?…