Machine Learning Street Talk · Sunday, June 28, 2026
Thomas Ahle suggests that advancements in AI models, such as Fable and GPT-4.5, can be deceptive. He notes that while newer models may appear superior to older versions, this rapid progress might obscure underlying issues or a lack of true understanding, comparing it to "smoking mirrors" and emphasizing the importance of rigorous, objective testing.
“But did it though? Do you think it could be deceptive?”
“Because you know when Fable comes out, all of a sudden 4.8 looks terrible. And when 4.8 came out, it looked amazing compared to, you know, 4.6.”
“But I think that's why it's good to have also the the hard tests.”