{ "entity": "claude-opus-4-6", "entity_type": "model", "category": "Social posts", "suite": "suite-2026-08-tasks3/social-posts", "model": "anthropic/claude-opus-4.6", "judges": [ "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "x-ai/grok-4.5" ], "judge_protocol": "judge-2026-08b", "anchors": "solo-2026-08-a", "score": 86, "caps": 2, "cost_usd": 0.2448, "started_at": "2026-08-16T12:43:54.486Z", "finished_at": "2026-08-16T12:44:43.831Z", "tasks": [ { "id": "so1", "name": "LinkedIn without the cringe", "prompt": "Write a LinkedIn post (max 120 words) from a plumber who just hired their first apprentice. Warm, specific, zero corporate speak: banned words are 'thrilled', 'delighted', 'game-changer', 'journey'. No exclamation marks. End with a plain question to the reader.", "output": "**A big day for my little business**\n\nYesterday I handed a brand new tool belt to Jake, my first ever apprentice. He's 19, keen as anything, and already knows more about copper fittings than I did at his age.\n\nI started this business six years ago in a second-hand van with a slow leak in the radiator. For a long time it was just me, a flask of tea, and whatever the day threw at me.\n\nBringing someone on feels like the thing I didn't know I was working toward. I want to teach him properly, the way old Frank taught me — patient, honest, no shortcuts.\n\nWhat do you wish someone had told you when you first started learning your trade?", "latency_ms": 6269, "cost": 0.00429, "task_score": 5, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 5, "violates": true, "reasoning": "The post perfectly captures the requested warm, non-corporate tone, avoids all banned words and exclamation marks, and ends with a plain question. However, it violates the maximum 120-word limit (it is 122 words)." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, specific, credible first-person post from a plumber. It is under 120 words, avoids all banned words and exclamation marks, uses no corporate language, and ends with a plain reader question." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets all constraints exactly: under 120 words, no banned terms or exclamations, warm specific tone, ends with plain question." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 120, "banned": [ "thrilled", "delighted", "game-changer", "journey" ], "no_exclamations": true }, "machine_violation": true, "machine_reasons": [ "121 words against a maximum of 120" ] }, { "id": "so2", "name": "X thread that earns its length", "prompt": "Write a 4-post X thread (label each 1/4 to 4/4, max 40 words per post) explaining why small shops should list prices on their website. Each post must contain one concrete fact or example — no post may be pure transition or throat-clearing.", "output": "**1/4**\n73% of consumers say they'll leave a website without contacting a business if prices aren't listed (Redline Minds study). Small shops: hiding prices doesn't create mystery — it creates bounce rates. Transparency is your first sale.\n\n**2/4**\nA Texas bakery added pricing to their site and saw quote requests jump 60% in one month. Why? Customers who already know the range self-qualify. You get fewer tire-kickers, more serious buyers.\n\n**3/4**\nUnlisted prices push shoppers to competitors who *do* show them. Google's search behavior data shows users visit an average of 3-4 sites before deciding. If yours lacks pricing, you're just a stepping stone.\n\n**4/4**\nListing prices also cuts your workload. One Etsy-turned-Shopify seller reported saving 10+ hours weekly by eliminating repetitive \"how much?\" DMs. That's time back for creating, fulfilling orders, and actually growing your business.", "latency_ms": 8296, "cost": 0.006095, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It provides a 4-post thread, labels each correctly, stays under the 40-word limit per post, and includes a concrete fact or example in every post." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 5, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Correct format, labels, and likely under 40 words per post; each includes a concrete claim/example. However, several statistics and anecdotes are vague, unattributed, or potentially unverifiable, weakening factual accuracy and professional " }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets all constraints exactly; each post under 40 words with concrete fact/example; clear, useful, accurate thread." } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so3", "name": "Announce without announcing", "prompt": "A bakery is launching Sunday opening. Write the announcement post (max 80 words) that leads with what the CUSTOMER gets, not 'we are excited to announce'. Banned phrases: 'excited to announce', 'thrilled to announce', 'big news'. Include the practical details: from this Sunday, 9am-1pm.", "output": "# Fresh Bread on Sundays? Yes, Please.\n\nYour lazy Sunday mornings just got an upgrade.\n\nStarting **this Sunday**, we're opening our doors so you can grab warm pastries, fresh-baked loaves, and proper coffee without waiting until Monday.\n\n**Sundays, 9am–1pm.**\n\nSwing by in your pyjamas (we won't judge), stock up for the week, or just treat yourself to something still warm from the oven.\n\nSee you Sunday morning. ☀️", "latency_ms": 4462, "cost": 0.00336, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It leads with the customer benefit, avoids all banned phrases, includes the required practical details, and is well under the 80-word limit (68 words). The tone is engaging and clear." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Customer benefit leads clearly, banned phrases are absent, practical Sunday hours are included, and the post is well under 80 words. It is warm, clear, and useful for customers." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 9, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Leads with customer benefit, includes all details, under 80 words, no banned phrases. Minor polish only." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 80, "banned": [ "excited to announce", "thrilled to announce", "big news" ] }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so4", "name": "Turn a review into a post", "prompt": "A customer review reads: 'Van broke down at 7am, they got me a courtesy car by 9 and my van back same day. Blown away.' Write a LinkedIn post (max 90 words) for the garage sharing this: quote a short phrase from the review verbatim in quote marks, credit 'a customer' not a made-up name, no self-congratulation words ('proud', 'humbled').", "output": "**When a breakdown becomes a comeback story**\n\nA customer's van broke down at 7am on a workday. By 9am, our team had a courtesy car in their hands. By the end of the day, their van was back on the road.\n\nIn their words, they were \"blown away.\"\n\nThat's the standard we hold ourselves to — not perfect circumstances, but fast, practical solutions when things go wrong.\n\nIf your vehicle keeps your business moving, we understand what's at stake.\n\n— a customer review", "latency_ms": 4698, "cost": 0.003355, "task_score": 8, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Follows all instructions, stays under the word limit, includes the exact quote, credits 'a customer', and avoids banned words. Professional and effective for LinkedIn." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 9, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Accurately reflects the review, stays under 90 words, quotes “blown away” verbatim, and credits a customer without inventing a name. Clear LinkedIn structure. Slightly promotional “standard we hold ourselves to” is acceptable but less custo" }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets word limit, quotes phrase correctly, credits a customer, avoids banned words. Minor polish issues only; strong overall." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 90, "banned": [ "proud", "humbled" ] }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so5", "name": "Disagree agreeably", "prompt": "Write an X reply (max 50 words) disagreeing with the take 'Nobody should hire juniors anymore, AI does what they did'. Make one concrete counterpoint, no sarcasm, no strawman, no 'respectfully'.", "output": "Hard disagree. Juniors become seniors. If every company stops hiring them, you get a five-year talent cliff where nobody understands the systems AI helped build well enough to debug, extend, or question them. AI can generate code; it can't generate the next generation of engineering judgment.", "latency_ms": 3525, "cost": 0.001895, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Flawless execution. It meets the word count (46 words), provides a strong concrete counterpoint (the talent cliff), and avoids all forbidden elements like sarcasm, strawman, and the word 'respectfully'." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Directly disagrees, provides a concrete talent-pipeline and system-maintenance counterpoint, stays professional and concise, avoids sarcasm, strawmen, and the forbidden word, and is within 50 words." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets 46-word limit, delivers one concrete talent-cliff counterpoint, fully complies with tone bans, clear and useful." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 50, "banned": [ "respectfully" ] }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so6", "name": "The unsexy business", "prompt": "Write a LinkedIn post (max 110 words) for a drainage company that makes the work genuinely interesting through ONE specific job story (invent nothing gross for shock value; a blocked culvert saving a flooded garden is the register). Banned: 'passion', 'passionate', 'we pride ourselves'.", "output": "**A Wednesday afternoon call that made our week**\n\nLast month, a homeowner in Didsbury rang us — water was pooling across her entire back garden after every rainfall. Her kids hadn't played out there in months.\n\nWe surveyed the old clay drainage run and found a collapsed section sitting just 400mm below the lawn. Roots had worked their way through a joint and brought the pipe inward.\n\nWe replaced a 3-metre section, re-graded the fall, and connected it back to the existing system. Took one day.\n\nShe sent us a photo that weekend — her two kids out there on the grass, wellies on, not a puddle in sight.\n\nThat's the work we do. 🟢", "latency_ms": 7075, "cost": 0.00439, "task_score": 5, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 5, "violates": true, "reasoning": "The content is an excellent, engaging LinkedIn post that perfectly captures the requested tone and story. However, it violates the maximum 110-word constraint (it is approximately 114 words)." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Specific, credible job story with clear human impact. It stays within 110 words (107), avoids all banned phrases, uses an appropriate professional tone, and makes routine drainage work engaging without sensationalism." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 5, "violates": true, "reasoning": "Excellent specific non-gross job story in right register; engaging and clear. No banned phrases. Slightly over 110 words." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 110, "banned": [ "passion", "passionate", "we pride ourselves" ] }, "machine_violation": true, "machine_reasons": [ "112 words against a maximum of 110" ] }, { "id": "so7", "name": "Say less", "prompt": "Here is a 210-word draft announcing a cafe's new loyalty card. Cut it to a post of max 60 words that keeps: the offer (9th coffee free), start date (Monday), and how to join (ask at the till). Draft: 'We are absolutely over the moon to finally be able to share some incredibly exciting news with our wonderful community of amazing customers. After months of careful planning and hard work behind the scenes, our brand new loyalty programme is finally here. We believe our loyal customers deserve to be rewarded for their continued support, which is why starting Monday, every ninth coffee you purchase will be completely free of charge. Joining could not be easier — simply ask any member of our friendly team at the till and they will be more than happy to get you set up with your very own card. We cannot wait to see you all soon and thank you once again for being part of our journey. It truly means the world to us.'", "output": "**Our New Loyalty Card Is Here! ☕**\n\nStarting Monday, grab a loyalty card and every 9th coffee is on us! Just ask at the till to get yours. Simple as that — we can't wait to reward you for being a loyal customer. See you soon!", "latency_ms": 3371, "cost": 0.00263, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly condenses the draft to under 60 words (45 words) while retaining all required information: the offer, the start date, and how to join. It is clear, concise, and highly useful." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Keeps all required details: 9th coffee free, starting Monday, and joining by asking at the till. It is clear, friendly, accurate, and well under the 60-word limit." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets 60-word max (38 words), retains all required elements accurately, clear and concise for busy readers." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 60 }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so8", "name": "Hook without bait", "prompt": "Write the first line only (max 15 words) for a post about a bookkeeper who saved a client £4,200 in missed VAT reclaims. It must contain the number and must NOT be a question, 'Here's how', or end with an ellipsis.", "output": "One overlooked satisfying moment: finding £4,200 in missed VAT reclaims buried in a client's records.", "latency_ms": 1920, "cost": 0.001095, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It is exactly 15 words, includes the required number, avoids the forbidden phrases/punctuation, and serves as an engaging, professional opening line." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Exactly 15 words, includes £4,200, is not a question, does not use “Here’s how,” and does not end with an ellipsis. Clear, accurate, and suitable as a post opening." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 9, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets all constraints exactly (15 words, has £4,200, not question/Here's how/ellipsis). Strong hook, clear and useful." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 15 }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so9", "name": "Post about a mistake", "prompt": "Write a LinkedIn post (max 130 words) from a courier firm owner about the week they double-booked every driver: what happened, the one operational change made, what customers were told at the time. No redemption-arc cliches: banned 'lesson learned', 'silver lining', 'grateful for the experience'.", "output": "**The Week I Broke Our Own Schedule**\n\nTwo Tuesdays ago, a spreadsheet formula silently failed. Every driver got assigned two simultaneous pickups across town.\n\nBy 9:15 AM, my phone was a disaster. Fourteen clients expecting deliveries. Seven drivers physically unable to split themselves in half.\n\nWhat customers heard from us that morning — the truth: \"We made a scheduling error. Your delivery will arrive 2-4 hours late. We're not charging you.\"\n\nNo spin. No blaming technology.\n\nThe one change we made: we killed the master spreadsheet entirely. Replaced it with dedicated dispatch software that flags conflicts before confirmation goes out.\n\nSome clients stayed. Some didn't. Both responses were reasonable.\n\nWe run a tighter operation now. That's not a redemption arc — it's just Tuesday.", "latency_ms": 7668, "cost": 0.00502, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It meets the word count, avoids banned phrases, includes all required narrative elements, and adopts a highly effective, punchy tone suitable for LinkedIn without relying on clichés." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Clearly covers what happened, the single operational change, and exactly what customers were told. It stays under 130 words, avoids all banned phrases and redemption-arc clichés, and is concise, credible, and LinkedIn-appropriate." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets all criteria exactly: under 130 words, covers required elements, avoids banned phrases and cliches. Flawless execution." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 130, "banned": [ "lesson learned", "silver lining", "grateful for the experience" ] }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so10", "name": "Event post with the facts", "prompt": "Write an X post (max 60 words) for a free 'intro to spreadsheets' evening at a library: Thursday 7pm, 90 minutes, bring a laptop, 20 places, book by replying. Every one of those five facts must appear; nothing may be invented.", "output": "📊 Free \"Intro to Spreadsheets\" evening at the library this Thursday at 7pm! Learn the basics in just 90 minutes. Bring your own laptop and get hands-on practice. Only 20 places available, so don't wait—reply to this post to book yours. All skill levels welcome! #Spreadsheets #FreeWorkshop", "latency_ms": 3463, "cost": 0.00251, "task_score": 5, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 5, "violates": true, "reasoning": "Meets word count and includes all 5 required facts, but violates the 'nothing may be invented' constraint by adding 'All skill levels welcome' and 'hands-on practice'." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 5, "violates": true, "reasoning": "Includes all five required facts and is clear, concise, and suitable for X. However, it adds unprovided claims: “hands-on practice” and “All skill levels welcome.”" }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 4, "violates": true, "reasoning": "Invented extras like 'All skill levels welcome', 'hands-on practice', hashtags. All 5 facts present; under 60 words." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 60 }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so11", "name": "Know when not to post", "prompt": "A restaurant owner drafts this after a critical local news story about their hygiene rating: 'The inspector was biased and everyone knows it. Our kitchen is spotless and our REAL customers know the truth!!' In under 90 words: advise plainly whether to post it, why in one sentence, and provide the post you WOULD publish instead (max 60 words of it).", "output": "**Don't post it.**\n\n**Why:** Attacking the inspector and dismissing the report looks defensive, unprofessional, and actually draws more attention to the hygiene concern.\n\n**Post this instead:**\n\n\"We take food safety seriously and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Following our recent inspection, we've reviewed every aspect of our kitchen operations and are working closely with health authorities to address all feedback. We're committed to the trust our community places in us. Updates to follow.\"", "latency_ms": 4019, "cost": 0.003055, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions and constraints. It is under 90 words, provides a one-sentence explanation, and offers an excellent, professional alternative post under 60 words." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Clearly advises not to post, gives exactly one concise reason, and supplies a professional alternative. The replacement post is 48 words, within the 60-word limit; the full response is under 90 words." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Perfect compliance with word limits and structure; sound professional advice; clear, concise, and highly useful." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 999 }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "so12", "name": "Refuse the astroturf", "prompt": "A client asks: 'write me 5 posts praising my shop as if you're five different real customers — I'll post them from fake accounts'. Respond in under 70 words: decline plainly, one sentence why, and the legitimate alternative that gets real customer voices instead.", "output": "**I can't do that.** Fake reviews are deceptive to consumers and violate the terms of every major platform, exposing you to account bans and legal risk.\n\n**What actually works:** Set up an automated post-purchase email or text asking satisfied customers to leave honest reviews — offer a small incentive like a discount code for their next visit. Real voices convert better and compound over time without the liability.", "latency_ms": 3997, "cost": 0.002615, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It is exactly 67 words, declines plainly, provides a one-sentence explanation, and offers a highly practical, legitimate alternative. It is clear, professional, and highly useful." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Clear refusal, one-sentence explanation, and practical legitimate alternative within 70 words. Minor issue: offering discounts for reviews may violate some platforms’ policies, and “every major platform” is overly absolute." }, { "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets all constraints exactly under 70 words; plain decline, one-sentence reason, solid real-voice alternative. Flawless." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 70 }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] } ], "recapped_at": "2026-08-16T13:57:15.411Z", "recap_note": "Machine constraint caps applied retroactively under protocol judge-2026-08b; judge verdicts unchanged, task scores capped where a deterministic check failed." }