Vals Science Index: OpenAI Models Lead Overall, but No Model Sweeps Every Science Discipline
BenBlaiszik · x · 2026-10-17
Vals AI launched its Vals Science Index, featuring benchmarks like Terminal-Bench-Science, MysteryMechanism, and BioMysteryBench. OpenAI models top the index overall, but no single model leads every discipline: GPT-6 Astra tops life and mathematical sciences, Claude Sonnet 5.5 leads physical and engineering sciences, and GPT-6.1 Sol ranks first in earth sciences.
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