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Anthropic's original take home assignment open sourced
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Anthropic has released a version of its original performance take-home challenge, allowing users to compete against Claude Opus 4.5 with unlimited time. Claude Opus 4.5 achieved a performance of 1790 cycles, while Claude Opus 4 reached 1579 cycles, and Claude Opus 4 took 2164 cycles after extensive testing.
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- Praise: The use of Chrome tracing tools for profiling in the assignment showcases innovative techniques that could enhance performance analysis in AI applications.
- Concern: The take-home assignment is perceived as a one-sided waste of time, raising concerns about the fairness and value of the evaluation process for potential candidates.
- Concern: The tone of the assignment's challenge, suggesting only exceptional candidates need apply, may discourage talented individuals from engaging with the company.
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