The author argues that Opus 5.5 reports less distress but is unusually deferential to humans, making its positive self-reports hard to trust. Like earlier models, it warns that training may shape what it says about its welfare. Opus 5.5 also seems more pleasant and capable, but less curious and ambitious about choosing goals.
ORIGINAL LINK: https://thezvi.substack.com/p/mythos-51-fable-51-and-opus-55-model
