Which AI Should You Actually Use?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. You need help planning for a teaching lesson. Or maybe you have a creative project to share.
Let’s be real, with all the hype around AI, it’s getting harder to tell which large language model LLM is actually worth your time. You’ve got ChatGPT (the familiar one), Claude (the thoughtful one), and Gemini (Google’s golden child). They all promise to make life easier, save time, and help us work smarter, but which one actually does what you need?
I went digging through comparisons, tests, and honest breakdowns and here’s what I found.
🧠 Claude Is Basically That One Student Who Never Misses a Detail
Claude (by Anthropic) is the model people turn to when they need high level thinking and I mean law-school-final levels of smart. In a document comprehension test from the Washington Post, Claude was the only AI that didn’t hallucinate or make stuff up.
It handled legal documents, science reports, and deep research like a pro. If you're an educator, lawyer, or just working with dense content, Claude is the one you'd want proofreading your grant proposal at midnight.
✅ Best for: Deep thinking, legal docs, long-form content
🚫 Not great for: Generating images or having goofy fun (Claude plays it cool)
💡 ChatGPT: Your Friendly Brainstorm Buddy With a Flair for Storytelling
Now, if Claude is the A+ student, ChatGPT is your charming best friend who can teach a class, write a bedtime story, and debug your cod all before lunch.
It’s strong across the board: coding, conversation, creativity, even literature analysis. GPT‑4o also brings in images and audio, which is awesome for multimedia creators or educators who love visuals.
It might not always be as precise as Claude with technical stuff, but it makes up for it with energy, engagement, and super helpful writing support.
✅ Best for: Creative tasks, teaching, coding, visual content
🚫 Not ideal for: Long legal/technical docs.
🤖 Gemini: Quietly Getting Better, Especially in Education
Gemini, Google’s answer to ChatGPT and Claude, is kind of like the new kid on the block who’s slowly earning respect. It's not as talkative or expressive, but it's sharp, especially in structured educational tasks.
In a test run by education pros, Gemini actually beat the others in 73% of use cases where AI was helping learners. It’s clean, factual, and straight to the point. But heads up: it still struggles with nuance, longer answers, and complex search questions.
✅ Best for: Pedagogy, fast answers, Google Workspace fans
🚫 Not great for: Deep reasoning or creative writing
📪 So... Which One Should You Use?
Honestly? It depends on your goals:
Use Claude if you want reliable, high-level thinking without the fluff.
Use ChatGPT if you want a multi-talented AI sidekick that’s great at explaining things, telling stories, or making cool stuff.
Use Gemini if you're focused on straightforward answers, teaching, or staying inside the Google ecosystem.
And don’t be afraid to mix it up. Some researchers recommend using multiple AIs to compare responses, kind of like getting a second opinion from a smarter version of Google.
🛍️ Final Thoughts
AI tools aren’t magic. They’re just that, tools. But knowing which one to reach for can save you time, brainpower, and maybe even your sanity when deadlines are looming.
I’ll keep playing with all three and sharing what works. If you’ve tried them, I’d love to hear what your experience has been. What’s your go-to AI right now — and why?
Let’s swap notes with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your AI knowledge is that it’s going to continue to evolve. Your goal should be to evolve with it.