Reddit user claims GPT 5.6 benchmark scores don't reflect real-world comprehension
A Reddit user posted a critique of GPT 5.6, arguing that its high benchmark scores are misleading because they rely on IQ-style tests. The user designed a long-context test using a 76-page paper and claims the model failed to demonstrate genuine comprehension, suggesting benchmark-gaming.
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