Current Models Are Massively Underestimated in Coding Tools
gdb · x · 2026-07-13
This reply agrees that many people underestimate the actual workload current models can handle in environments like Code/Codex when configured correctly.
The author emphasizes this isn't just a vague "we're still early" pitch; rather, AI companies have generally failed to clearly articulate what their systems can actually do, leading to a massive public misunderstanding of existing capabilities.
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