Open-Ended Tasks Make Models Run Indefinitely
pvncher · x · 2026-07-11
This post discusses a common model/agent behavior issue: if given an open-ended task, it will run indefinitely; to enforce a strict runtime limit, you must provide clear goals. The author views this as the model being "exceptionally persistent."
The core message is that evaluating such systems shouldn't rely solely on standard benchmarks or exams, but rather on whether they can help achieve real-world goals for others in uncertain environments.
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