
Claude Opus 5: The Proactive AI That Builds Its Own Tools
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A deep dive into Claude Opus 5, an AI with agency that autonomously builds intermediate tools to solve unfamiliar problems. From 3D modeling hurdles to breakthroughs in protein design, we explore how Opus 5 validates results, outpaces rivals on ARC AGI 3, and acts as a collaborative partner that accelerates science without replacing human curiosity.
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