Insider claims next-gen models will cause an 'ontological shock'
Neurogence · reddit · 2026-08-25
An industry insider with access to unreleased models like GPT-5.6 stated on X that the next generation of models will be an 'ontological shock' that no one is ready for. The poster argues that unless a model possesses recursive self-improvement or clear signs of consciousness, it doesn't constitute an ontological shock, suggesting the leak might be exaggerated or loosely defined.
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