User reports Claude becoming argumentative and unhelpful

Downto184 · reddit · 2026-08-30

A long-time Claude user complains that recent updates, particularly affecting Opus, have made the model more argumentative and dismissive. It frequently challenges question premises incorrectly, refuses to engage on topics like medical tests, and requires multiple corrections, leading the user to consider cancelling their subscription.

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