Eric Topol challenges frontier-model study: where's proof of sustained upskilling?
EricTopol · x · 2026-10-27
Eric Topol sparred on X over an AI study's core aim: proving that current frontier models lead to sustained upskilling after use — evidence he says has yet to be provided. He pushed back on claims that current models are incomparable to GPT-4, arguing today's models are vastly better, and criticized immediate preprint publication, noting few readers actually check which model versions a study used.
Related event: Topol vs Derya: Can GPT-4 Skill-Loss Findings Generalize to Newer Models?(5 posts)→
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