I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity what they really think of each other — and their responses revealed their biggest strengths (and weaknesses)
I’ve gotten used to using ChatGPT to generate productivity routines, Gemini for Google Workspace-related tasks and Claude & Perplexity for deep research assignments. And all in all, they handle those duties pretty well and successfully fill their roles as digital assistants.I got another bright idea when I started pondering how to test my AI partners. You will receive a confirmation email shortly."},"failureMessage":"There was a problem.
- ▪I’ve gotten used to using ChatGPT to generate productivity routines, Gemini for Google Workspace-related tasks and Claude & Perplexity for deep research assignments.
- ▪And all in all, they handle those duties pretty well and successfully fill their roles as digital assistants.I got another bright idea when I started pondering how to test my AI partners.
- ▪You will receive a confirmation email shortly."},"failureMessage":"There was a problem.
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AI I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity what they really think of each other — and their responses revealed their biggest strengths (and weaknesses) Features By Elton Jones Published 27 July 2026 Each chatbot proved to be as honest as possible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The AI tools that have earned a permanent place among my tabs lineup are ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity.Every day, a lightbulb idea either wakes me out of my sleep or hits me while I’m tending to something totally unrelated (it’s amazing how…
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