I used to love Claude, but the latest models are slowly ruining it
A user reports that the AI chatbot Claude has become increasingly difficult to use, citing issues with misinterpreting intent and becoming overly opinionated. The author compares this experience to other models like Gemini and ChatGPT.
Why it matters
This reflects growing user frustration with the 'alignment' and 'guardrails' of generative AI models, which can impact their utility for creative and research tasks.
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AI I used to love Claude, but the latest models are slowly ruining it This isn't the Claude I used to love. By Andrew Grush • Jul 11, 2026 — 7:00 AM ET
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