I asked ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to do something I normally handle myself, and the results surprised me
A tech writer tested three major AI assistants by asking them to plan a weekend road trip from Ahmedabad, India, for six people within a specific budget. All three models independently selected the same destination, allowing the author to cross-check the recommendations against his personal experience. The results revealed significant differences in how each AI handled the logistical details and constraints of the trip.
- ▪The author provided a detailed prompt to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to plan a self-drive trip from Ahmedabad with a budget of INR 15,000 per person.
- ▪All three AI models independently chose the same destination for the weekend road trip.
- ▪The author used his prior visits to the location to verify the accuracy of the AI-generated itineraries and cost estimates.
- ▪The test aimed to evaluate whether AI could handle complex travel logistics such as routing, accommodation, and activity scheduling without human input.
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| Publication time | Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:30:19 GMT |
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