Claude 4.8 Let Me Down, But It’s Not Just Claude’s Problem
Opus 4.8 disappointed me on research and engineering tasks, so I moved all that work to GPT 5.5. Looking back, this isn't just Claude's problem. From NVIDIA and AMD nearly going bankrupt to Zhipu falling behind and bouncing back, the top models have always traded places. Don't bet on who's strongest—bet on who's still at the table.
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