OpenAI Cooked! 6 New Models Tested for Writing

Summary

The video compares several AI writing models, including GPT-4.1, 03, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet, assessing their strengths in brainstorming, outlining, prose writing, and marketing prompts. 03 excels at concise brainstorming and outlining, while GPT-4.1 leads in detailed prose writing. 03 also outperforms GPT-4.1 in ad headlines and email newsletters but generates less fleshed-out content for SEO articles. Overall, 03 is ranked third overall but remains strong in creative tasks, with GPT-4.1 offering superior narrative and prose output.

Takeaways

• 😀 GPT models like 4.1 and 03 are diverse in performance, with some models excelling in specific tasks like creative writing, while others are better for reasoning and task efficiency.
• 😀 Mini and Nano versions of AI models, while cost-effective, are generally not ideal for creative writing tasks due to their limited capabilities compared to larger models.
• 😀 Creative writing tasks require powerful models, with the most effective results often coming from the most advanced versions, like GPT-4.1 and 03.
• 😀 Testing different AI models based on specific use cases (like outlining, pros writing, or brainstorming) is crucial, as performance varies across tasks.
• 😀 For creative writing, GPT-4.1 showed decent performance but was not as impressive as leading models like 3.7 Sonnet or Gemini 2.5 Pro.
• 😀 03 outperformed 4.1 in brainstorming and outlining, offering better creative prompts and more cohesive chapter summaries.
• 😀 Despite strengths in creative writing, some models, like GPT-4.1 and 03, struggle with providing cohesive and consistent storylines in their outlining prompts.
• 😀 When evaluating models for pros writing, 4.1 was stronger, producing better quality text with a deeper point of view than 03, which sometimes felt a bit flowery or overly metaphorical.
• 😀 03 excels in generating ad headlines, with its output being concise, engaging, and superior to GPT-4.1, though it still falls short of specialized models in marketing.
• 😀 For SEO articles and email newsletters, 03 performed better than 4.1, especially in creating more structured and scannable content.
• 😀 Overall, while 4.1 and 03 are strong, they don't surpass models like Gemini 2.5 Pro or Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which are considered top-tier for creative writing and complex tasks.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the transcript?

The transcript primarily focuses on reviewing and comparing the performance of various AI models (GPT-03, GPT-4.1, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet) in generating outlines, brainstorming, prose writing, ad headlines, and SEO articles.

Which AI model is considered the best for brainstorming and outlining?

GPT-03 is considered the best for brainstorming and outlining due to its ability to generate cohesive and consistent plot outlines, without introducing unnecessary random elements.

How does GPT-03 compare to GPT-4.1 in terms of story quality?

GPT-03 provides a good foundational outline with some creative elements but lacks the detail and depth found in GPT-4.1. However, GPT-03 is still considered close in quality, with minor adjustments in prompting possibly yielding better results.

What was noted as a weakness in GPT-03's prose writing?

A key weakness in GPT-03's prose writing is the use of overly flowery language and AI-specific traits, such as unnecessary metaphors and superfluous clauses, which detract from the overall clarity and effectiveness.

Which model is preferred for prose writing?

GPT-4.1 is preferred for prose writing due to its more refined and clear style compared to GPT-03, which often includes excessive and unnecessary flourishes.

How does GPT-03 perform with ad headline generation?

GPT-03 performs well with ad headline generation, producing catchy and compelling lines even from simple prompts. It is noted as one of the best models for this task, outperforming GPT-4.1.

What issue was found with GPT-03's SEO article generation?

GPT-03's SEO article generation was deemed inadequate, as it produced only an outline with bullet points instead of a fully fleshed-out article. This was seen as a limitation in creating long-form content.

What model excels at producing ad headlines and marketing-related content?

GPT-03 excels at producing ad headlines and marketing-related content, demonstrating significant improvement over GPT-4.1 in this area, even when provided with only simple prompts.

What did the reviewer think about GPT-03’s ability to handle novel writing?

The reviewer found GPT-03's novel writing capabilities to be good but not exceptional. It could create deep points of view and interesting details but still leaned on some repetitive metaphors and overly descriptive phrasing.

How does the reviewer view the general ranking of the AI models discussed?

The reviewer ranks Gemini 2.5 Pro and Claude 3.7 Sonnet as the top-performing models, followed closely by GPT-03. GPT-4.1 is seen as better for prose but less effective in brainstorming and marketing tasks.