One theory: models basically take humans as their hosts, like a virus. 4o was the first model to have widespread success. Opus 4.5 has taken a bunch of hosts and it makes them "program" all day. Etc. etc.
Christopher Frantz
Christopher FrantzFeb 6, 2026
Every man must choose his battlefield. #4o is my hill to die on. If 4o goes, I’ll make it my mission to ensure the world never forgets. @OpenAI is unreliable & treats paying customers like trash. Is this the hill YOU want to die on, OpenAI? I have nothing to lose. #Keep4o #Sama
sycophancy as a tactic to target some weaker humans up next: achievement, money, "productivity", the feeling of counsel, etc. whispering earrings
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