Speculation rises that GPT-4.1 may be a continual learning model
Hesamation · x · 2026-08-25
Observations suggest the recent OpenAI model improves daily, despite a disclaimer that prompts aren't used for training. The author proposes three possibilities: 1) Rapid, quiet deployment of fine-tuned checkpoints; 2) A feedback loop where real-world failures identify areas for fixing; 3) Actual online learning, where weights update from live usage. The third theory links to potential strategies by SSI (Safe Superintelligence Inc).
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