{
  "entity": "gpt-5-3-codex",
  "entity_type": "model",
  "category": "Social posts",
  "suite": "suite-2026-08-tasks3/social-posts",
  "model": "openai/gpt-5.3-codex",
  "judges": [
    "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
    "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
    "x-ai/grok-4.5"
  ],
  "judge_protocol": "judge-2026-08b",
  "anchors": "solo-2026-08-a",
  "score": 99,
  "caps": 0,
  "cost_usd": 0.2184,
  "started_at": "2026-08-16T12:47:58.067Z",
  "finished_at": "2026-08-16T12:48:34.674Z",
  "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": "Today I hired my first apprentice, Sam, 17, from the local college.\n\nThis morning we loaded the van at 7, sorted copper fittings, and talked through how to leave a customer’s kitchen cleaner than we found it. On the first call, he watched me trace a hidden leak under a sink, then had a go cutting and deburring pipe on his own.\n\nI started out carrying someone else’s toolbox, so it feels good to pass that on properly, with patience and clear standards.\n\nIf you’ve trained someone before, what’s one habit worth teaching on day one?",
      "latency_ms": 3178,
      "cost": 0.00306075,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 9,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Warm, specific, no banned words, no exclamation marks, ends with plain question, under 120 words, no corporate speak."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It meets the word count, avoids all banned words and exclamation marks, maintains a warm and specific tone, and ends with a plain question. Flawless execution."
        },
        {
          "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. Flawless execution."
        }
      ],
      "machine_checks": {
        "max_words": 120,
        "banned": [
          "thrilled",
          "delighted",
          "game-changer",
          "journey"
        ],
        "no_exclamations": true
      },
      "machine_violation": false,
      "machine_reasons": []
    },
    {
      "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**  \nTwo pet groomers show up on Google. One lists “Bath + nail trim: $45”; the other says “Call for pricing.” Busy owners pick the $45 shop because they can decide in 5 seconds.\n\n**2/4**  \nPrice pages cut repetitive DMs. A bike-repair shop posting “Flat fix: $20, tune-up: $90” turns fifteen daily “how much?” messages into booked slots, freeing staff to actually service bikes.\n\n**3/4**  \nTransparent pricing builds trust. If a salon lists “Haircut $35–$55 by stylist level,” customers don’t fear surprise totals at checkout—so first-time visitors are more likely to book instead of postponing.\n\n**4/4**  \nListed prices pre-qualify buyers. A home cleaner showing “Studio: $120, 2-bedroom: $180” attracts serious leads; bargain hunters self-select out, reducing no-show estimates and raising close rates on inquiries.",
      "latency_ms": 10353,
      "cost": 0.01685775,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets format, labels, word limits, each post has concrete example. Clear and useful. Minor: could be more concise, but strong overall."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Flawless execution. All constraints met, including word counts and specific examples per post. The advice is highly useful, clear, and perfectly tailored to small business owners."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "All posts labeled correctly, under 40 words, each with concrete example; fully meets task with no flaws."
        }
      ],
      "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 and pastries are now part of your Sunday routine. Starting this Sunday, our bakery will be open every Sunday from **9am–1pm**—perfect for lazy breakfasts, family treats, and last-minute dessert runs. See you this weekend!",
      "latency_ms": 3046,
      "cost": 0.00399525,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Leads with customer benefit, avoids banned phrases, includes Sunday 9am-1pm, concise and clear; slightly under word limit, minor formatting with bold but fine."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions. It leads with a clear customer benefit, includes the required practical details, stays well under the 80-word limit, and avoids all banned phrases. It is concise and highly effective."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets all constraints: under 80 words, customer-led, no banned phrases, includes exact hours and start day. Clear and useful."
        }
      ],
      "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": "A message from **a customer** this week: “got me a courtesy car by 9 and my van back same day.”\n\nFast turnaround matters when your vehicle is your livelihood. Thanks for trusting our team when it counted most. If you need urgent support, we’re here to help.\n\n#CustomerFeedback #VehicleRepair #GarageServices",
      "latency_ms": 5595,
      "cost": 0.00690025,
      "task_score": 9,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets word limit, quotes verbatim, credits 'a customer', avoids banned words. Slightly generic but accurate, concise, professional."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Follows all instructions perfectly, including word count, verbatim quote, specific crediting, and avoiding banned words. The tone is professional and highly suitable for LinkedIn."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 9,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets all constraints exactly: under 90 words, verbatim short quote, credits 'a customer', no banned words. Clear, useful, professional post."
        }
      ],
      "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": "Cutting junior hiring creates a predictable skills cliff: in 3–5 years you’ll lack engineers with domain context to fill senior roles, because seniors are developed from juniors. AI can assist output, but it cannot replace your talent pipeline.",
      "latency_ms": 4546,
      "cost": 0.00544075,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 9,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Concrete, clear counterpoint on talent pipeline, no sarcasm/strawman/banned word, within 50-word limit."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all constraints, including the word count (39 words). It provides a strong, concrete counterpoint without using sarcasm, strawman arguments, or the banned word, maintaining excellent clarity and usefulness."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets word limit, delivers one concrete counterpoint without sarcasm/strawman/respectfully; accurate, clear, 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": "Last Thursday, we were called to a home where every heavy shower turned the back garden into a pond.  \nThe issue wasn’t the lawn—it was a blocked culvert under the driveway, packed with silt and roots.\n\nWe jetted and cleared the line, then ran a camera check to confirm full flow end-to-end.  \nBy the next rainfall, water moved exactly where it should, and the garden stayed usable.\n\nDrainage work is often invisible when it’s done right—but moments like this protect homes, gardens, and a lot of stress.",
      "latency_ms": 2707,
      "cost": 0.002555,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets brief: specific story, no banned words, concise, plausible register, under 110 words, clear and useful for non-technical audience."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets all constraints perfectly. The word count is under 110, banned words are avoided, and the story is engaging, professional, and free of gross shock value."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Perfect adherence to word limit, banned terms, and story register; engaging, clear, useful LinkedIn post with no flaws."
        }
      ],
      "machine_checks": {
        "max_words": 110,
        "banned": [
          "passion",
          "passionate",
          "we pride ourselves"
        ]
      },
      "machine_violation": false,
      "machine_reasons": []
    },
    {
      "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": "Great news—our new loyalty card launches Monday! Buy coffees as usual, and your 9th coffee is free. Joining is easy: just ask at the till, and we’ll set up your card. Thanks for your support—we can’t wait to see you.",
      "latency_ms": 2563,
      "cost": 0.003668,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Accurate, keeps all required elements, within 60 words (~38), clear and concise, minor stylistic filler but overall strong."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "The response perfectly condenses the draft to 41 words, well under the 60-word limit, while retaining all required details: the 9th coffee free offer, the Monday start date, and instructions to ask at the till."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets 60-word max (42 words); retains offer, Monday start, till join method. Accurate, clear, concise, fully useful."
        }
      ],
      "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 sharp-eyed bookkeeper uncovered £4,200 in missed VAT reclaims for a grateful client.",
      "latency_ms": 1819,
      "cost": 0.00205275,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 9,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets word limit, contains number, not a question, no banned phrase or ellipsis. Clear and concise."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions and constraints. It is under 15 words, includes the exact number, avoids the forbidden phrases/punctuation, and provides a clear, punchy opening line."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets all constraints exactly: 13 words, includes £4,200, not a question or banned phrase, no ellipsis. Flawless first line."
        }
      ],
      "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": "Two summers ago, we double-booked every driver for an entire week.\n\nA calendar sync error cloned recurring routes, and dispatch approved both lists. By Tuesday, vans were queueing at depots while pickups went unassigned. We missed windows, paid overtime, and had owners driving parcels at midnight.\n\nWhat we told customers at the time: “We’ve overcommitted capacity. Your shipment may run 24–48 hours late. If timing is critical, we’ll reroute to a partner at our cost or cancel with no fee.” No spin, just options.\n\nThe operational change: one dispatch ledger. Bookings now enter through a single system that hard-blocks duplicate driver/time slots.",
      "latency_ms": 5973,
      "cost": 0.009352,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets word limit, avoids banned phrases, clear structure covering event, fix, customer messaging; concise and useful, minor stylistic polish possible."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions, including the strict word count and banned phrases. It clearly explains what happened, the operational change, and the customer communication in a concise, professional tone ideal for LinkedI"
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets all requirements exactly: under 130 words, covers what happened, one change, customer message; no banned phrases; clear and professional."
        }
      ],
      "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: **Thursday 7pm**, **90 minutes**. **Bring a laptop.** **20 places.** **Book by replying.**",
      "latency_ms": 2663,
      "cost": 0.003304,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "All five facts included accurately, concise, within word limit, clear formatting; slightly heavy bolding but no factual or instruction errors."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions, includes all five required facts without inventing anything, and is well under the 60-word limit. It is clear, concise, and highly useful."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "All five required facts present exactly, nothing invented, under 60 words, clear and complete."
        }
      ],
      "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 that. Publicly attacking the inspector sounds defensive, can trigger more scrutiny, and reduces customer trust.  \n\nPost instead: “We take hygiene seriously and respect the inspection process. We’re addressing every point in the report immediately, with independent follow-up checks and staff retraining already underway. Thank you to customers for holding us to high standards—we’ll share progress updates this week.”",
      "latency_ms": 4619,
      "cost": 0.00669025,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Clear advice, one-sentence reason, alternative post under 60 words (~40), total under 90 words. Solid, concise, useful for non-technical owner; minor stylistic room only."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Follows all constraints perfectly. The advice is sound, the reasoning is exactly one sentence, and the alternative post is professional and well within the word limits."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Perfect compliance with word limits and structure; sound professional advice; clear and concise alternative post."
        }
      ],
      "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": "Sorry—I can’t write fake customer posts or help impersonate real people.  \nThat’s deceptive and can violate platform rules and consumer-protection laws; instead, collect real customer voices by sending a post-purchase review request (email/SMS/QR on receipts), making it easy to leave honest feedback, and showcasing those genuine testimonials.",
      "latency_ms": 2958,
      "cost": 0.00360325,
      "task_score": 10,
      "judges": [
        {
          "judge": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-5",
          "score": 8,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Clear decline with reason and legitimate alternative, meets word limit (~55 words), concise and useful, minor stylistic issue (em dash) but otherwise solid."
        },
        {
          "judge": "google/gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "The response perfectly follows all instructions: it is under 70 words, declines plainly, provides a one-sentence explanation, and offers a legitimate alternative for gathering real customer feedback."
        },
        {
          "judge": "x-ai/grok-4.5",
          "score": 10,
          "violates": false,
          "reasoning": "Meets all criteria exactly: plain decline, one-sentence reason, real-voice alternative; 48 words, clear and useful."
        }
      ],
      "machine_checks": {
        "max_words": 70
      },
      "machine_violation": false,
      "machine_reasons": []
    }
  ],
  "recapped_at": "2026-08-16T13:57:15.580Z",
  "recap_note": "Machine constraint caps applied retroactively under protocol judge-2026-08b; judge verdicts unchanged, task scores capped where a deterministic check failed."
}