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OpenAI reduces Codex Model Context Size from 372k to 272k
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Backporting refreshed bundled model metadata to version 0.144 is proposed in a pull request. Suggestions cannot be applied while the pull request is closed, and multiple suggestions cannot be batched if they involve deleted lines or subsets of changes.
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- Praise: Some users believe that smaller context sizes can lead to better quality responses, suggesting that LLMs get dumber as context stretches too far.
- Praise: One commenter feels that Codex performs well enough without issues related to context size, indicating improvements in the model's handling of larger projects.
- Concern: Many commenters are frustrated with the reduced context size, arguing that the compaction process results in lost detail and negatively impacts their workflow.
- Concern: The inability to disable auto-compaction is a major sticking point, with users claiming it leads to hallucinations and unfinished tasks when the context window shrinks unexpectedly.
- Concern: A frequent sentiment is that the context size reduction feels like a cost-saving measure rather than a genuine improvement, leaving users concerned about its practical implications.