Opus 5.5's music videos wow users, but general intelligence hasn't jumped
aiamblichus · x · 2026-09-29
An observer argues that while Opus 5.5 is a nice model, its general intelligence feels no greater than older models. People are getting one-shotted by its polished music videos, but the frontier remains as jagged as ever — flashy demos don't signal a real capability leap.
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