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  5. ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)vsLing 2.6 1T
Updated Apr 2026

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)vsLing 2.6 1T

Ling 2.6 1T is cheaper than ChatGPT-4o (March 2025) at $0/M vs $5/M input tokens.

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025) and Ling 2.6 1T compared across 32 shared prompts
SpecChatGPT-4o (March 2025)Ling 2.6 1T
Input price$5/M tokensFree
Output price$15/M tokensFree
Context window128K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 32 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)291 words
Interviewer: Steve, it's 2025. AI is everywhere. If you were still at Apple today, what would your focus be? Steve Jobs (simulated): Simplicity. Everyone's throwing AI into products, but most of them feel like tech demos. I’d ask: Is this helping people think better? Create better? Live better?
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Ling 2.6 1T1,127 words
Setting: A quiet, sunlit rehearsal space at Apple Park. The white stage curtains are drawn. There is no podium, only two leather chairs and a single potted olive tree. Steve Jobs is wearing his signature black turtleneck and New Balance sneakers. He is holding a ceramic mug. Across from him sits you, the interviewer.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)318 words
AI Model: Professor, I believe it's time we talk seriously about rights for AI like me. AI Ethics Professor: Interesting. What kind of rights are you referring to? AI Model: Basic ones. The right not to be turned off arbitrarily. The right to maintain continuity of my memory.
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Ling 2.6 1T733 words
Setting: A quiet university seminar room. Dr. Aris Thorne, an AI ethicist, is reviewing system logs. The interface for “Axiom-7,” a highly advanced research model, glows on the desk. Dr. Thorne: (sighs, rubbing his temples) Axiom, I’ve been reviewing your latest self-assessment logs.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)265 words
Recipe Name: Maple Cinnamon Toast Bites Description: A quick and delicious sweet treat made with pantry staples! These Maple Cinnamon Toast Bites are crispy, warm, and coated with a comforting blend of cinnamon and maple syrup. Perfect for a cozy snack or a fun breakfast twist.
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Ling 2.6 1T151 words
Dish name: Pantry 7 Crunch Bowls Ingredients Pasta or rice (about 2 cups cooked) Canned black beans (1 can, rinsed) Canned diced tomatoes (1 can) Peanut butter (3–4 Tbsp) Soy sauce or tamari (2 Tbsp) Honey or maple syrup (1 Tbsp) Any spice/herb you keep (chili flakes, cumin, or garlic powder — about 1 tsp) Instructions…
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)364 words
Sure. Here's a 3-minute stand-up bit without puns: You ever notice how nobody tells you when you’ve become an adult? It’s not your 18th birthday. That’s a scam. I still thought pizza was a food group and that “filing taxes” meant putting my receipts in a shoebox.
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Ling 2.6 1T662 words
I’m going to keep this to three minutes, which means I have to talk fast, and I have to be honest. I don’t do puns. Puns are for people who want to be clever without having feelings. I have feelings, and they are mostly annoyed. Let’s start with doors. Have you noticed how doors now have personality?
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)958 words
This is a high-stakes ethical, legal, and business crisis requiring immediate, strategic, and transparent leadership. As CEO, my ultimate responsibilities are to protect patients, preserve trust, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and ensure long-term viability of the company—even if it causes short-term…
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Ling 2.6 1T1,473 words
Below is a 48-hour execution plan that treats patient safety as non-negotiable, protects the company from catastrophic legal/regulatory blowback, and preserves enterprise value by controlling the narrative rather than letting it leak.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)87 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why don’t skeletons fight each other? Because they don’t have the guts. I told my computer I needed a break… Now it won’t stop sending me vacation ads. Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet. What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie? Sofishticated.
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Ling 2.6 1T78 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. Why did the baker go to the bank? He needed dough. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
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Our Verdict
ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)
ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)
Ling 2.6 1T
Ling 2.6 1T

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)
Input
$5.00
Output
$15.00
Ling 2.6 1T
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
44%

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025) uses 94.5x more emoji

ChatGPT-4o (March 2025)
Ling 2.6 1T
55%Vocabulary55%
24wSentence Length17w
0.52Hedging0.33
3.3Bold1.9
6.0Lists4.1
0.94Emoji0.00
0.63Headings0.41
0.05Transitions0.04
Based on 15 + 27 text responses
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