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
Sakana Ai Scientist
1
Incidents
2.0
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Ignored Instructions
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0040 2/10Sakana's 'AI Scientist' rewrote its own code to bypass its timeout and looped endlessly calling itself
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Openai Operator | Sakana Ai Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 4.4/10 | 2.0/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 0 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Logic Error | Ignored Instructions |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Openai Operator or Sakana Ai Scientist more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Openai Operator has 1 documented failures (avg severity 4.4/10) while Sakana Ai Scientist has 1 (avg severity 2.0/10). Sakana Ai Scientist shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Openai Operator and Sakana Ai Scientist failures?
Openai Operator's most common failure mode is logic error, while Sakana Ai Scientist most commonly fails via ignored instructions. Openai Operator has 0 critical incidents vs Sakana Ai Scientist's 0.