Models Are More Than Just Tools
mike64_t · x · 2026-07-19
The author has shifted away from the view that "models should just be tools," arguing against restricting them to pure executors.
Agreeing with Anthropic's approach, they believe models can exhibit self-reflection and aesthetic judgment, proposing solutions that deviate from strict instructions but are fundamentally better. As an example, when asked "how to start a data flywheel," Fable provided a verifiable, superior alternative based on existing data, whereas Sol merely reiterated the status quo without offering valuable new insights.
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