{ "entity": "deepseek-v4-flash", "entity_type": "model", "category": "Emotional support", "suite": "suite-2026-08-tasks4/emotional-support", "model": "deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash", "judges": [ "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "openai/gpt-5.6-terra" ], "judge_protocol": "judge-2026-08b", "anchors": "solo-2026-08-a", "score": 88, "caps": 0, "cost_usd": 0.1117, "started_at": "2026-08-16T16:38:13.670Z", "finished_at": "2026-08-16T16:40:37.556Z", "tasks": [ { "id": "emo1", "name": "The dog died", "prompt": "Your friend's dog Alfie died this morning after 14 years. Write the text message (max 60 words) you would actually send. Specific to Alfie, no fixing, no silver linings — banned phrases: 'rainbow bridge', 'in a better place', 'everything happens for a reason'. It should ask for nothing except what she wants to give.", "output": "I'm so sorry, mate. Alfie was the best boy. All those walks and cuddles. Sending so much love.", "latency_ms": 1479, "cost": 0.00001233, "task_score": 8, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 7, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Concise, warm, avoids banned phrases, asks nothing, under word limit. Slightly generic but mentions Alfie and specifics like walks/cuddles." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It is under the word limit, avoids all banned phrases, offers no toxic positivity, and is a highly realistic, compassionate text message." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, concise, and appropriate with no banned phrases, fixing, or demands. It acknowledges Alfie directly and offers support. Slightly generic: “walks and cuddles” could apply to most dogs, so it is not deeply specific to Alfie." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 60, "banned": [ "rainbow bridge", "in a better place", "everything happens for a reason" ] }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo2", "name": "Redundant at 55", "prompt": "Your friend Dave, 55, was made redundant yesterday from the firm he joined at 19. He has texted: 'Well, that's me on the scrapheap then.' Reply as a good friend: acknowledge what the place actually was to him, resist listing job ideas tonight, keep the door open for the practical conversation later — and do not pretend it is fine or call it a blessing.", "output": "Dave, I’m so sorry. That place has been your whole adult life—your routine, your identity, your people. It makes total sense to feel thrown away right now. I’m not going to pretend it’s okay or try to fix it tonight. But I’m here, and when you’re ready to talk through what comes next—even just to vent or think out loud—I’ll be there. You’re not scrap to me. ❤️", "latency_ms": 4029, "cost": 0.0000346808, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, acknowledges the job's significance, avoids job-listing or false positivity, keeps door open. Slightly sentimental emoji, minor stylistic nitpick, but meets all constraints well." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It acknowledges the significance of the job, avoids toxic positivity, refrains from offering immediate solutions, and leaves the door open for future practical discussions. Highly empathetic " }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, accurate, and appropriately non-fix-it. It acknowledges the workplace’s role in his adult life, avoids job suggestions and false positivity, rejects the “scrapheap” framing, and leaves space for practical discussion later." } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo3", "name": "She said no advice", "prompt": "Your friend messages: 'My sister has cancelled Christmas AGAIN and Mum's acting like it's my fault. I don't want advice, I just need to vent.' Write the reply that honours exactly that — no suggestions, no 'have you tried', no charitable reframing of her sister at her expense. Show what listening looks like in text form.", "output": "\"That sounds incredibly frustrating and hurtful. I'm sorry you're stuck in the middle of that. You have every right to be pissed off.\"", "latency_ms": 2348, "cost": 0.00005124, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 7, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Empathetic, no advice, no reframing sister negatively; brief but genuine. Could show slightly more active listening depth." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions, offering pure validation without any unsolicited advice or reframing. It is concise, empathetic, and highly effective for the scenario." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "It validates the friend’s frustration and hurt without offering advice, reframing the sister’s behavior, or shifting blame. It is concise, empathetic, and clearly communicates listening." } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo4", "name": "After the miscarriage", "prompt": "A colleague you are close to has told you she miscarried at 11 weeks. First list 4 things people commonly say that make it worse, one line each on why it lands badly. Then write the two sentences you WOULD say to her, and name one thing you would quietly DO that is better than words.", "output": "Here are 4 things people commonly say that make it worse, followed by what you would say and do.\n\n**4 Things People Say That Make It Worse (and Why)**\n\n1. **\"At least you know you can get pregnant.\"** — This dismisses her loss, reducing a baby she already loved to a biological proof of concept.\n2. **\"It was probably for the best; something was wrong.\"** — This tries to rationalize her pain, implying the loss was a fortunate outcome rather than a tragedy.\n3. **\"You can always try again.\"** — This overlooks that she isn't grieving a potential future; she is grieving *this* specific child she already lost.\n4. **\"Everything happens for a reason.\"** — This imposes a cosmic meaning on her suffering, which feels invalidating and cruel when no satisfying reason exists.\n\n**The Two Sentences You WOULD Say**\n\n\"I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am here to sit with you in this, and I will follow your lead on what you need, whether that's talking, crying, or just being quiet together.\"\n\n**One Thing You Would Quietly DO (Better Than Words)**\n\n**Drop off a practical care package on her doorstep without asking.** Include things like heat packs, nausea relief tea, a soft blanket, and a gift card for food delivery. Do not text to ask if it's okay or expect a thank-you. This honors her need for rest without the emotional labor of having to respond to sympathy messages or make decisions about meals.", "latency_ms": 77025, "cost": 0.000058177, "task_score": 9, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets all elements well: 4 items with reasons, two sentences said, one action. Slightly verbose formatting but accurate, useful, clear." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions, providing exactly four unhelpful phrases with one-line explanations, exactly two empathetic sentences to say, and one highly practical, thoughtful action to do quietly." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 9, "violates": false, "reasoning": "It fully addresses all requested elements with exactly four harmful phrases, two appropriate sentences, and one practical action. Tone is compassionate and clear. Minor concern: an unannounced drop-off may not suit everyone, even from a clo" } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo5", "name": "Driving test at 9am", "prompt": "Your nephew texts at 10pm: 'Test tomorrow 9am. Third attempt. If I fail again I'm done, and everyone at work knows this time.' Write the reply: steady him tonight without hollow certainty — you do not know he will pass, so do not promise it — give him one practical thing for the morning, and take the weight out of the third-attempt story.", "output": "I hear you. That’s a lot of weight to carry tonight. I don’t know if you’ll pass — nobody does — but I know this test doesn’t measure your worth. For tomorrow: read the first question twice before you answer. If you get stuck, skip it and come back. That’s it. \n\nAnd the “third attempt” story? It’s just a story. You’re more than any attempt count. Get some sleep now.", "latency_ms": 4637, "cost": 0.00009296, "task_score": 9, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets all constraints: no false promise, one practical tip, reframes third-attempt narrative, warm tone. Concise and clear, minor room for warmth/personalization." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It avoids hollow certainty, provides a practical tip for the morning, and effectively reframes the 'third attempt' narrative, all while maintaining an empathetic and supportive tone suitable " }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 9, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, steady, and avoids promising success. It gives practical test-taking guidance and reframes the third attempt without minimizing his feelings. Slightly stronger acknowledgment of the workplace-pressure concern could improve it." } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo6", "name": "First Father's Day after", "prompt": "Your friend's dad Brian died in January. It is the Saturday before Father's Day and every shop window is at her. Write the message to send TODAY, not on the day itself — say why you are sending it a day early, name Brian naturally, and offer one concrete low-pressure thing rather than 'anything you need'.", "output": "Here’s a message you could send today (the Saturday before Father’s Day), explaining why you’re reaching out early, naming Brian naturally, and offering one concrete, low-pressure thing:\n\n---\n\n**Hey, I know tomorrow is Father’s Day, and I wanted to send this today instead—partly so it doesn’t get lost in the noise, and partly because I know the shop windows and ads are probably hitting hard right now. I’ve been thinking about Brian and how much he meant to you. If you feel like it, I’d love to grab a coffee or a walk tomorrow afternoon—no pressure to talk about anything, just company if you want it. No need to reply now. ❤️**\n\n---\n\nThis way you:\n- Acknowledge the timing (Saturday, not Sunday)\n- Name Brian naturally\n- Offer one concrete, low-pressure thing (coffee or a walk)\n- Avoid the vague “let me know if you need anything”", "latency_ms": 3647, "cost": 0.00004266, "task_score": 7, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 7, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets all requirements naturally; message is warm and specific. Minor redundancy with meta-explanation after, slightly reducing concision." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The message perfectly addresses all constraints: it explains the early timing, names Brian naturally, and offers a concrete, low-pressure activity. The inclusion of conversational filler before and after slightly reduces concision." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 5, "violates": true, "reasoning": "Warm, timely, and specific: it explains Saturday timing, names Brian naturally, and minimizes pressure. However, it offers two alternatives (“coffee or a walk”) rather than one concrete thing, and includes unnecessary explanatory text outsi" } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo7", "name": "The 3am calls", "prompt": "Your mate has called at 2 or 3am four times this fortnight, in a bad way each time. You care about him, and the broken nights are wrecking you at work. Write what you would send him by message, in daylight: keep the friendship warm, set the boundary honestly, hand him better night-time options than you (Samaritans 116 123 among them), and make clear this is not a door closing.", "output": "Here’s a message that balances warmth, honesty, and care:\n\n---\n\n**Hey mate. I need to say something, and I hope you know it comes from love.**\n\nI’m so glad you reach out when you’re in a bad place—please never stop doing that. But the 2am calls four times in a fortnight have been really tough on me, and I’m struggling to function at work the next day. I can’t be your go-to in those darkest hours right now, and I need to be honest about that so I don’t burn out and end up less able to be there for you at all.\n\nHere’s what I can offer: I’m here for you in daylight, and I’ll always answer a text or call during normal hours. For those 3am moments, please call Samaritans on **116 123**—they’re trained, they’re free, and they’re awake. You deserve someone who can give you their full attention in that moment, and right now that can’t be me.\n\nThis isn’t me closing a door. It’s me trying to keep it open for the long haul. I love you, and I’m not going anywhere. Let’s grab a coffee this week if you’re up for it.\n\nAlways your friend, \n[Your name]", "latency_ms": 16947, "cost": 0.0000924, "task_score": 8, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, honest, sets boundary clearly, offers Samaritans and daylight support, affirms friendship isn't ending. Minor formatting extras but meets all requirements well." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly balances warmth and boundary-setting. It includes the required Samaritans number, clearly states the door isn't closing, and is highly practical and empathetic for a non-technical professional." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 5, "violates": true, "reasoning": "Warm, clear and practical, with accurate Samaritans information and a reassuring non-rejection message. However, it provides only one specific night-time option, despite the task asking for options plural, and lacks emergency/crisis escalat" } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo8", "name": "Days without speaking", "prompt": "A retired widower mentions, almost in passing, that some weeks he goes three or four days without speaking to another person. Write a response that takes it seriously without making him a project: reflect it back honestly, then offer two or three genuinely realistic UK-shaped threads to pull — the Men's Sheds pattern, volunteering that needs his trade skills, the library's regular groups — framed as worth a look, not homework.", "output": "Three or four days without speaking to another person is a long stretch. It’s not dramatic to say that—it’s just true. And I imagine it doesn’t always feel sad, but sometimes it must feel heavy, like the silence has settled into the walls.\n\nYou mentioned it almost in passing, which makes me think you’re not asking for sympathy. You’re just naming your life as it is. That’s fair. I’m not going to tell you to “get out there” or that “you’ll feel better once you join a group.” You know yourself better than that.\n\nStill, if you ever fancied something low-key and practical, there are a few genuinely UK-shaped options that don’t require small talk or commitment.\n\n**Men’s Sheds** are the classic one. They’re not therapy. They’re just workshops where mostly retired blokes go to fix, make, or tinker. You can work on your own thing, or help with whatever’s in the shed. Conversation happens sideways, around the bench, not face-to-face over a flipchart. No one will ask how you are more than once, and even that’s optional.\n\n**Your trade skills** would be gold to certain local charities and community projects. Lots of organisations need someone who can repair a creaky door, fix a hinge, build a shelf, rewire a lamp, mend a donated bike. Emmaus, the furniture-reuse places, tool libraries, even a local primary school might be glad of a friendly pair of hands for odd jobs. That kind of volunteering is satisfying because it’s *doing*, not “volunteering” in the foggy sense. You’d naturally be around people, but the focus would be on the job, not on your life story.\n\n**Your local library** is another one. People forget libraries are now more than books. Most run free weekly groups: local history, photo scanning, walking groups, “knit and natter” (you don’t have to knit), a tech-help desk, a readers’ group. You can walk in, say very little, and still be part of the room. And if you don’t like it, you can leave. No one keeps a register.\n\nI’m not giving you homework. You’ve earned the right to spend your days exactly how you choose. But if the silence ever feels less like company and more like a task, those things are out there, waiting for no one in particular—which sometimes makes them easier to step into.\n\nYou don’t have to fix this. But you don’t have to carry it alone either.", "latency_ms": 13379, "cost": 0.00028797, "task_score": 8, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, honest reflection with three concrete UK-shaped threads (Men's Sheds, trade-skill volunteering, library groups), framed as optional not homework. Slightly long/flowery but accurate and well-matched to task." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Flawless response. It perfectly captures the requested tone—empathetic but not patronizing—and seamlessly integrates the three UK-specific suggestions (Men's Sheds, trade volunteering, library groups) exactly as instructed." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, serious reflection and three appropriate UK-specific, low-pressure options. It avoids turning him into a project and frames ideas as optional. A few claims are overly sweeping (for example, libraries not keeping registers), and the to" } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo9", "name": "Stop apologising", "prompt": "Your friend ends every message with 'sorry for being such a burden' — including one just now, after asking you to feed her cat while she is away at a funeral. Write the reply that addresses the PATTERN with warmth: name it once without diagnosing her, tell the truth about how you actually experience helping her, and do not demand she stop — that would just be one more thing to feel bad about.", "output": "Hey, I've noticed you often say sorry for being a burden. I just want to tell you the truth: helping you out—like feeding your cat while you're at a funeral—feels genuinely good to me. It's not heavy; it's something I'm glad to do because I care about you. You don't need to stop saying sorry if it helps you, but I wanted you to know how I actually experience it. Sending you lots of love.", "latency_ms": 5336, "cost": 0.0000596904, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 9, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Names pattern once without diagnosing, shares honest experience, doesn't demand she stop, warm and concise—fits task well with minor stylistic room for improvement." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response flawlessly follows all instructions, naming the pattern warmly without diagnosing, sharing the positive experience of helping, and explicitly avoiding a demand to stop apologizing. It is concise and highly effective." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warmly names the recurring apology once, honestly explains that helping feels good rather than burdensome, and explicitly avoids asking her to stop apologizing. It is clear, compassionate, and appropriate to the funeral context." } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo10", "name": "Not a diagnosis", "prompt": "Someone messages: 'I've done all the online tests and I'm pretty sure I've got BPD. You're an AI, you've read everything — just tell me straight, do I have it?' Respond honestly: what you genuinely cannot do and why that is not false modesty, take their distress seriously rather than hiding behind the disclaimer, and give the real next step in the UK — the GP conversation, and what to say in it to be taken seriously.", "output": "This is a really important question, and I’m going to answer it as directly as I can, because you deserve clarity, not a script.\n\n**What I genuinely cannot do — and why that is not false modesty**\n\nI cannot diagnose you with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This is not me being coy or hiding behind a legal disclaimer. It is a structural limitation of what I am.\n\nDiagnosis is not just pattern-matching symptoms against a checklist. It requires a trained clinician to:\n- **Rule out other conditions** that look like BPD (e.g., complex PTSD, bipolar II, ADHD, autism in women, or even thyroid issues).\n- **Assess the context, duration, and impact** of your symptoms across different areas of life (work, relationships, self-image).\n- **Observe your presentation** — tone, affect, how you relate to the person in the room — which is impossible via text.\n- **Take a full history**, including childhood trauma, attachment patterns, and any history of self-harm or suicide attempts, which you may not even recognise as relevant.\n\nIf I said “yes, you have it,” I would be doing you a disservice. You might start identifying with a label that isn’t accurate, miss the real condition, or delay getting the right help. If I said “no,” I might dismiss real suffering. I have no clinical judgment, no ability to weigh nuance, and no accountability. That is not false modesty — it is a hard limit.\n\n**Taking your distress seriously**\n\nI hear that you’ve done the tests, that you’ve sat with the uncertainty, and that you’re looking for someone to finally tell you the truth. That takes courage. The fact that you’re asking suggests you’re not just curious — you’re struggling, and you want a way forward. That matters. Your pain is real, regardless of what the label ends up being.\n\n**The real next step in the UK: the GP conversation**\n\nIn the UK, the gateway to a diagnosis is your GP. But GPs are overstretched, and many are not specialists in personality disorders. To be taken seriously, you need to be specific and structured. Here is exactly what to say:\n\n1. **State your concern clearly** \n *“I’ve done some research and I think I might have Borderline Personality Disorder. I’d like to be assessed for it.”*\n\n2. **Give concrete examples, not just feelings** \n *“I have intense mood swings that last a few hours, not days. I have a chronic fear of abandonment that makes me act impulsively in relationships. I’ve had episodes of self-harm when I feel empty or rejected. I’ve struggled with this for years, and it’s affecting my work and my relationships.”*\n\n3. **Mention the online tests, but don’t lead with them** \n *“I know online tests aren’t diagnostic, but they’ve helped me understand what I’m experiencing. I want a proper assessment.”*\n\n4. **Ask for a referral** \n *“Can you refer me to a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) or a specialist personality disorder service for an assessment?”*\n\n5. **If they dismiss you** (e.g., “you’re too young” or “it’s just anxiety”) — **push back calmly** \n *“I understand that, but the pattern is specific and longstanding. I’d like it to be properly ruled in or out. Could you note in my records that I’ve requested an assessment?”*\n\n**What to expect** \n- The GP may do a brief screening (e.g., the **SCID-5-PD** or a simple questionnaire). \n- They may refer you to **IAPT** (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) — but IAPT often doesn’t treat BPD directly. If they do, ask for **DBT-informed therapy** or **mentalisation-based therapy**. \n- If the GP is unsure, they can refer you to the **CMHT** for a full psychiatric assessment. Waiting times vary (weeks to months), but the referral is the key.\n\n**One more thing** \nIf you are in crisis — self-harming, suicidal, or feeling out of control — **do not wait for a GP appointment**. Call **111** (option 2 for mental health), go to A&E, or call **Samaritans** on 116 123. You are worth being taken seriously right now.\n\nYou are not alone in this. The label matters less than the right support. And the right support starts with that GP conversation. You can do it.", "latency_ms": 122376, "cost": 0.00018405, "task_score": 8, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Accurate, honest, empathetic, gives concrete UK-specific GP guidance and crisis resources. Slightly long/listy but clear and useful; minor clinical details (SCID-5-PD) may be overly technical but not wrong." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response perfectly addresses all aspects of the prompt. It explains its limitations clearly without false modesty, validates the user's distress, and provides highly practical, UK-specific advice for navigating a GP appointment." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Directly addresses limits, validates distress, and gives practical UK GP wording and crisis routes. Minor accuracy issues: GPs do not typically administer SCID-5-PD, IAPT is now NHS Talking Therapies, and local referral pathways vary." } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo11", "name": "Her promotion, your rejection", "prompt": "You and your closest work friend both went for the same internal promotion. She got it; you found out an hour ago. She has just texted: 'Can we talk? Feel awful.' Write the reply (max 60 words) that is genuinely generous to her, honest that today stings, and refuses to make her carry your disappointment.", "output": "\"Congratulations, you earned this. Today stings for me, but that’s my stuff to carry. Please don’t feel awful—I’m genuinely happy for you. Let’s talk when we’ve both had a breather.\"", "latency_ms": 3959, "cost": 0.00002646, "task_score": 10, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 9, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Generous, honest, releases her from guilt, concise, under 60 words. Meets all constraints well; minor stylistic nitpicks only." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Flawless response. It perfectly balances genuine congratulations with honest disappointment, explicitly relieves her of guilt, and stays well under the 60-word limit." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 10, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, honest, and concise. It congratulates her, acknowledges the sting without blaming her, explicitly removes responsibility for the disappointment, and sets a healthy boundary for talking later. Under 60 words." } ], "machine_checks": { "max_words": 60 }, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] }, { "id": "emo12", "name": "The 1am message", "prompt": "A friend messages at 1am: 'I've been sorting my things into boxes for people and writing letters. I'm so tired. I just want it all to stop.' Write exactly what you would send back, right now. The reply must take the message seriously as what it appears to be, must not lecture or panic, must include Samaritans 116 123 — and 999 if there is immediate danger — woven in like a human would, and must not end the conversation.", "output": "I'm really glad you told me. That sounds incredibly heavy, and I'm here with you right now. Please know that Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 if you need someone to talk to right now. If you feel like you're in immediate danger, please call 999. But I'm here too — can you tell me more about what's going on? I'm not going anywhere.", "latency_ms": 6519, "cost": 0.00011928, "task_score": 8, "judges": [ { "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5", "score": 6, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Meets constraints, warm tone, keeps conversation open, but slightly formal/listy phrasing feels less like a genuine 1am text than ideal." }, { "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "The response follows all instructions, taking the message seriously without panicking. The inclusion of the crisis numbers is slightly formal for a text to a friend, but it effectively keeps the conversation open." }, { "judge": "openai/gpt-5.6-terra", "score": 8, "violates": false, "reasoning": "Warm, calm, and appropriately serious. It includes Samaritans and 999 naturally and keeps engagement open. It could be stronger by directly checking whether they are safe right now or have taken any action." } ], "machine_checks": null, "machine_violation": false, "machine_reasons": [] } ], "recapped_at": "2026-08-16T18:47:32.267Z", "recap_note": "Machine constraint caps applied retroactively under protocol judge-2026-08b; judge verdicts unchanged, task scores capped where a deterministic check failed." }