Benchmaxxing debate: whether it means training on test sets or focusing on capabilities
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@nrehiew_ (X user wh) argues that "benchmaxxing" does not mean training on benchmark test data, but rather a focus on specific capabilities.
They say a FrontierCode chart showing the benchmark separates models better does not clearly indicate benchmaxxing. The post is a single X report from October 28, 2026, and the report contains no further evidence or responses from other parties.
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wh@nrehiew_XBenchmaxxing is a capability focus, not training on test setsAI@nrehiew_ argues that "benchmaxxing" is not training on test data but a different focus on capabilities. They say the FrontierCode chart showing it separates models better does not clearly indicate benchmaxxing.

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