# Mollick advises checkpoints when working with models like Opus 5.5

> Original title: This is good advice for now to think about working with models like Opus 5.5.

- Source: Ethan Mollick
- Published: 2026-10-29T18:37:30.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/cjvnp74wnvswbfykqos7qez6y
- Original: https://x.com/emollick/status/2115875693120676157

## Summary

Ethan Mollick says users working with models such as Opus 5.5 should build in checkpoints where the model reports interim ideas or prototypes. He recommends this so users can guide and give feedback during the process instead of expecting the model to one-shot the goal.

## Post

This is good advice for now to think about working with models like Opus 5.5.

But it is often best to build in checkpoints where the model reports back to you with interim ideas or prototypes so you can guide & give feedback on the process, rather than one-shotting on your goal.

## Quoted post @addyosmani

> https://x.com/i/article/2115682550723313664

https://x.com/addyosmani/status/2115688494865465370