New GPT Models Shift from Adding Code to Actively Removing It
kevinkern · x · 2026-07-22
A developer observed a significant behavioral shift when using GPT models for coding. Unlike older models that tended to continuously add more code, newer models now actively identify and remove unnecessary code, demonstrating a more refined and intelligent approach to software development.
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