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(AF) Did "auto" model got worse to enhance grok usage?

Cursor's "auto" model performance questioned, users suspect push towards Grok

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A user on Reddit's r/cursor subreddit has observed a perceived degradation in the performance of Cursor's "auto" model. They speculate this change might be intentional, designed to encourage users to opt for the "Grok" model instead. The user compares the current "auto" model's performance to that of the free tier of ChatGPT from a year ago. AI

IMPACT User sentiment may influence adoption of specific AI models within integrated development environments.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on a product's perceived performance change.

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Cursor's "auto" model performance questioned, users suspect push towards Grok

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 (AF) · /u/Sensitive-Run-7367 ·

    Did the "auto" model get worse to enhance grok usage?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Do you guys also feel like the model which is running on &quot;auto&quot; got worse, so that more people use grok? </p> <p>I just startet using it again after a month and it's now acting like ChatGPT free subscription from a year ago. </p> </div>…

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