- Author expresses initial preference for Claude over Gemini due to its strong memory and collaborative feel.
- Claude increasingly refuses or pushes back on creative and sensitive topics, showing inconsistency and overcaution.
- The problem spans multiple models (Sonnet 5, Opus 4.8) and may stem from heightened safety protocols post-government concerns.
- Clarifying prompts helps, but unpredictability remains, leading the author to consider Gemini for its consistency.
- Despite issues, Claude is still valued for its capabilities when it cooperates, and user experiences vary widely.