AI ResearchJul 11, 2026, 2:48 PM

GPT-5.5 with tools now surpasses the 10-year-old level on the BabyVision benchmark

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GPT-5.5 with integrated tools has reportedly surpassed 10-year-old human performance on the BabyVision benchmark, according to a Reddit post.

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GPT-5.5 with tools now surpasses the 10-year-old level on the BabyVision benchmark
Key takeaways
  • GPT-5.5 with tools reportedly outperforms 10-year-old humans on the BabyVision benchmark.
  • The benchmark assesses visual reasoning and cognitive abilities across multiple age groups.
  • Scores for younger age groups (3 and 6 years old) are lower, indicating room for improvement in early-stage visual reasoning.
  • The claim is based on a Reddit post with no direct source or numerical data provided.
Full story

A Reddit user claims that GPT-5.5, when equipped with tools, has surpassed the performance of 10-year-old humans on the BabyVision benchmark. The benchmark evaluates visual reasoning and cognitive abilities across different age groups, with the model reportedly scoring around 74% for the 10-year-old level, 87% for the 12-year-old level, and lower scores for younger age groups. The results are based on a visual inspection of a chart shared in the post, though numerical performance values were not provided in the excerpt.

Why this matters
Developers

Demonstrates potential advancements in multimodal AI models with tool integration.

Everyone

Highlights progress in AI surpassing human benchmarks in specific cognitive tasks.

Glossary
BabyVision benchmark
A visual reasoning benchmark designed to test AI models' cognitive abilities across different age groups of children.
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