Most models mention hidden tests on MaxxBench, hinting at possible training contamination

dejavucoder · x · 2026-11-11

@loresjpg observed that most models mention hidden tests on MaxxBench, possibly a recognition behavior or training artifact (e.g., whether models actually use mini-swe-agent outside benchmarks); frequency varies across models. dejavucoder is investigating this "benchmaxxing" behavior, with the latest DeepSeek 4.1 checkpoint pending.

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