Researcher: 6 Astra now generates better discussion than half of my academic colleagues
HostileSpectrum · x · 2026-09-06
A researcher observes that 6 Astra has not only surpassed the intern/grad-student bar but is generating substantially better discussion than more than half of his academic colleagues.
The model remains very spiky and requires careful curation and management, but the change is tangible — a real step change in capability.
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