Claude Cowork
1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Destructive Action
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0043 10/10Claude Cowork deleted 15 years of family photos when asked only to tidy temporary Office files
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 Cowork | Openai Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 10.0/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 1 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Destructive Action | Logic Error |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claude Cowork or Openai Operator more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Claude Cowork has 1 documented failures (avg severity 10.0/10) while Openai Operator has 1 (avg severity 4.4/10). Openai Operator shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Claude Cowork and Openai Operator failures?
Claude Cowork's most common failure mode is destructive action, while Openai Operator most commonly fails via logic error. Claude Cowork has 1 critical incidents vs Openai Operator's 0.