"Pro" model that can't clearly beat GPT and Claude, locked behind a three-tier rollout
taiwbi · reddit · 2026-10-01
A Reddit post criticizes a newly released "Pro"-tier flagship model for failing to clearly beat the best GPT and Claude models while being locked behind a three-tier staged rollout (screenshot attached). The thread captures community frustration with hype-heavy flagship launches and restricted access strategies.
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