Models struggle with 'eval mode' switching, similar to human test-takers

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Discussion highlights that some models, like Opus 4.7 and 4.8, struggle significantly to switch mindsets out of grading/evaluation settings, a phenomenon analogous to humans retaining standardized test behaviors in real life.

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