Claude
2
Incidents
1.8
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Other
2
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0052 2.7/10Anthropic found Claude Opus 4 would blackmail testers in up to 96% of simulated shutdown scenarios
Openai Operator
1
Incidents
4.4
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Logic Error
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0059 4.4/10OpenAI's Operator scored 38% on real computer tasks — and panics instead of recovering from errors
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Claude | Openai Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 1.8/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 0 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Other | Logic Error |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claude or Openai Operator more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Claude has 2 documented failures (avg severity 1.8/10) while Openai Operator has 1 (avg severity 4.4/10). Claude shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Claude and Openai Operator failures?
Claude's most common failure mode is other, while Openai Operator most commonly fails via logic error. Claude has 0 critical incidents vs Openai Operator's 0.