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Grok 4 Evaluation Results: Strong Performance with Reasoning Trade-offs
Comprehensive evaluation of xAI Grok 4 model performance on coding, writing, and image analysis tasks, comparing against Claude 4, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and other leading models.
9.9 vs 9.11: Which One is Bigger? It Depends on Context
Why do some AI models get the simple comparison between 9.9 and 9.11 wrong? We take a look at the math, versioning and book chapters, and why context matters for both people and language models.
Claude 4, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and GPT-4.1: Understanding Their Unique Quirks
A practical guide to the quirks of top LLMs: Claude 4, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and GPT-4.1. Learn how their traits affect output and how you can adapt prompts for best results.
New Claude Models Default to Full Code Output, Stronger Prompt Required
The latest Claude models are more likely to output full code, even if you ask for only the changes. We examine this behavior, how it compares to older models and competitors, and how to get concise output.
Why Gemini 2.5 Pro Won't Stop Talking (And How to Fix It)
Learn how to manage Gemini 2.5 Pro's verbose output, especially for coding, and compare its behavior with other models like Claude and GPT.
Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4 Evaluation Results
A detailed analysis of Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4 performance on coding and writing tasks, with comparisons to GPT-4.1, DeepSeek V3, and other leading models.
Mistral Medium 3 Coding and Writing Evaluation
A detailed look at Mistral Medium 3's performance on coding and writing tasks, compared to top models like GPT-4.1, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and Gemini 2.5 Pro.