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I really don't get their model. They have very advanced models, but the service overall seems to be a jumble of priorities. Some examples: Anthropic doesn't of
by runako 2y ago
I really don't get their model. They have very advanced models, but the service overall seems to be a jumble of priorities. Some examples:
Anthropic doesn't offer an unlimited chatbot service, only plans that give you "more" usage, whatever that means. If you have an API key, you are "unlimited," so they have the capability. Why doesn't the chatbot allow one to use their API key in the Claude app to get unlimited usage? (Yes, I know there are third-party BYOK tools. That's not the question.)
Claude appears to be smart enough to make an Excel spreadsheet with simple formulae. However, it is apparently prevented from making any kind of file. Why? What principle underlies that guardrail that does not also apply to Computer Use?
Really want to make Claude my daily driver, but right now it often feels too much like a research project.
- stuckkeys 2y agoEven with API, depending what tier you are sitting on, there is daily limits. OpenAI used to be able to generate files for you, they changed that. It was useful.
- runako 2y agoInterestingly enough, after Claude refused to generate a file for me, I sent the same request to ChatGPT and got the Excel file I wanted. I wasn't aware of tiers in the Claude API, they are not mentioned on the API pricing page. Are the limits disclosed or just based on vibes like they are for the chatbot?
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- saaaaaam 2y agoWhat do you mean by “file” here? I’m making files on a daily basis, including CSVs, html, executable code, XML, JSON and other formats. It built me an entire visual wireframe for something the other day. Are you using artefacts? But I’m maybe misunderstanding your point because my use is relatively basic through the built in chatbot.
- runako 2y agoI asked it to generate a very basic Excel file. It generated text as Markdown. I reiterated that I want an Excel file with formulae and it provided this as part of its response: ---- No, I am not able to generate or create an actual Excel file. As an AI language model, I don't have the capability to create, upload, or send files of any kind, including Excel spreadsheets. ----
- tucnak 2y agoThis is claude.ai or console.anthropic.com?
- runako 2y agoI believe Claude.ai, but I run as a Safari Web app because Anthropic doesn't ship a native app for MacOS (which I would prefer).
- KoolKat23 2y agoI think xlsx files are a proprietary Microsoft format.
- mathnmusic 2y agoIt does not have access to the Excel app. You may be able to generate the .xlsx file using python libraries but you would need to run the python code on your own. ChatGPT can run generated code, which is probably why it works there.
- runako 2y agoI don't expect it to have the Excel app, I expect it to run the code it is capable of generating. This is what I mean by their strategy being a jumble. Claude can do the hard part of figuring out what code to write and writing it, but then refuses to do the easier part of executing the code.
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- sumedh 2y ago> Anthropic doesn't offer an unlimited chatbot service, because its expensive, if they give unlimited service someone will misuse it