Claude Opus now refuses to decompile code, while GPT-6 Astra does it happily
CtrlAltDwayne · x · 2026-10-25
Developer CtrlAltDwayne reports that Claude Opus is starting to refuse decompilation requests on safety grounds, while GPT-6 Astra will happily decompile code — and doesn't even require Daybreak access. The contrast highlights how differently the two leading models now treat reverse-engineering workflows, which matters for developers who need them.
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