MIT Researcher Explains Why Simple Harness Abstractions Beat Custom-Trained Models
xeophon · x · 2026-08-06
MIT PhD student Alex Zhang explained the success of the Prime Agent harness. By implementing abstractions in a very simple way, any model can be plugged in without needing custom training around the harness. This approach takes full advantage of the models' raw capabilities, often outperforming models specifically trained around a certain harness.
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