Is Claude 20x actually 20x?: Im seeing more and more about how Claude 20x
Im seeing more and more about how Claude 20x is actually not 20x and its getting "dumber". Is Claude 20x actually 20x?: Im seeing more and more about how.
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 23, 2026 • Source: HN Claude/Codex/Fable
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HN Claude/Codex/Fable reports: Is Claude 20x actually 20x?. Im seeing more and more about how Claude 20x is actually not 20x and its getting "dumber". I thought I was going crazy because I legitimately thought maybe I was doing something wrong but I haven’t changed any of my practises and approaches for at least a month or two and it’s definitely gotten way dumber and making…
Claude 20x actually 20x?: why it matters now
For primary quotes and complete technical detail, see HN Claude/Codex/Fable's original report linked above.
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