Arohan Desai's first take: Opus 5.5 feels like 4.5 at launch, less "Claudish"
_arohan_ · x · 2026-09-23
AI researcher Arohan Desai offers a one-line early verdict on Opus 5.5: it feels like Claude 4.5 did at first release, with the model being noticeably less "Claudish" and pleasant to use. A notable first-wave impression from a respected researcher.
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