DeepMind Scientist Tests Ox Alpha: Repeated Coding Failures
haider1 · x · 2026-08-22
A DeepMind research scientist discussed the new "Ox Alpha" model. Observations suggest that even at max effort, its coding performance is average: it realizes its mistake, apologizes and explains, but then repeats the exact same error. The behavior is reminiscent of old Gemini vibes.
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