Compare Claude Opus 4.1 by Anthropic against Optimus Alpha by OpenRouter, context windows of 200K vs 1.0M, tested across 8 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.
8 challenges
Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle
Let me work through this step-by-step.
Sally has 3 brothers.
Each of Sally's brothers has 2 sisters.
Since Sally is a girl, she is one of the sisters that each brother has.
If each brother has 2 sisters total, and Sally is one of them, then there must be 1 other sister besides Sally.
Therefore, Sally has 1 sister.
Let's break down the problem:
Let's analyze:
Sally's siblings:
The brothers' sisters:
Who are the possible sisters for each brother?
If Sally is the only girl, then each brother would only have 1 sister (Sally). But the problem says each brother has 2 sisters.
Therefore, there must be another sister besides Sally.
Let's check: Suppose Sally has 1 sister (besides herself). So the siblings are:
Children in the family:
Now, for each brother:
So, Sally has 1 sister.
Final answer:
[ oxed{1} ]
Sally has 1 sister.
Tests an AI's randomness and creativity
Here are 5 jokes:
Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!
Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field!
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up!
All 5 jokes are unique - each one has a different setup and punchline with no repeats.
Here are 5 jokes:
Uniqueness Analysis:
All 5 jokes listed above are unique; none of them repeat or are rewordings of each other.
Answer:
There are 5 unique jokes.
Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware
Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends
Tech Weekly Interview: Steve Jobs on AI's Future Virtual Interview, Cupertino Memorial Studio, October 2025
Interviewer: Steve, it's remarkable to have you here. You've been watching the AI revolution unfold. What's your take on where we are today?
Steve Jobs: [leaning forward] You know, everyone's obsessed with the technology itself. That's not the point. It never was. We're still building computers that think like computers, not tools that enhance human creativity. The whole industry is missing it.
Interviewer: But surely ChatGPT, Claude, and these other systems are revolutionary?
Steve Jobs: Revolutionary? [pause] They're impressive engineering. But look at how people use them - they open seventeen different apps, copy-paste between windows, fight with prompts. It's 1985 all over again. Where's the elegance? Where's the joy? We've built powerful engines and stuck them in a horse carriage.
Interviewer: So what would Apple's approach be?
Steve Jobs: [characteristic smile] We wouldn't have released anything yet. Everyone else rushed out their "beta" assistants. We'd still be in the lab, obsessing over one question: How do we make AI so intuitive that a five-year-old and their grandmother both instantly get it? Not through better prompts - that's ridiculous. Through better design.
Interviewer: Can you give us a hint?
Steve Jobs: Think about the iPhone. We didn't add a keyboard; we removed it. With AI, everyone's adding - more parameters, more features, more complexity. What if we removed? What if AI wasn't something you talked to, but something that understood intention through the simplest possible interaction?
Interviewer: You're concerned about the current direction?
Steve Jobs: I'm terrified we're building the wrong future. We have companies worth trillions making AI that helps you write mediocre emails faster. [shaking head] That's not why we build technology. Where's the AI that helps a musician hear the symphony in their head? Where's the AI that helps a child discover they're an artist?
Interviewer: But the productivity gains—
Steve Jobs: [interrupting] Productivity is a byproduct, not a purpose. The personal computer wasn't about productivity. It was about personal empowerment. AI should be the same. Instead, we're building digital servants. We should be building creative partners.
Interviewer: What about concerns over AI replacing human workers?
Steve Jobs: That's because we're building AI wrong. We're automating tasks instead of augmenting humans. It's like building a car and using it as a stationary engine. The magic happens when human intuition meets AI capability - but seamlessly, invisibly. The technology should disappear.
Interviewer: Any advice for today's AI leaders?
Steve Jobs: Stop the feature race. Pick one thing - just one - and make it absolutely perfect. Make it so beautiful, so obvious, so essential that people can't imagine how they lived without it. Then build from there. And for God's sake, stop shipping products that require prompt engineering courses. If it needs a manual, you've already failed.
Interviewer: One final question - what excites you most about AI's future?
Steve Jobs: [long pause] The moment when we stop calling it AI. When it becomes so natural, so integrated into how we create and think, that it doesn't need a name. That's when we'll know we've succeeded. Not when it passes some test, but when it helps a single person do something they never thought possible. That's the future worth building.
Interviewer: Thank you, Steve.
Steve Jobs: One more thing - [smiles] Stop trying to make AI human. Make it better than human at helping humans be more human. That's the paradox everyone's missing.
[Interview ends with Jobs walking toward the window, looking out at Apple Park]
Interviewer: Steve, it's surreal and inspiring to imagine talking to you in 2025. The world is buzzing about AI. How do you see AI impacting society?
Steve Jobs: Thank you. You know, when we built the Mac, our goal was to put power in people's hands. With AI, we're at a similar inflection point—but it's a hundred times bigger. The real promise of AI isn't replacing people. It's amplifying them. The best technology is a bicycle for the mind, and AI could be a rocketship.
Interviewer: That's a compelling analogy. Where do you see the biggest positive impacts?
Steve Jobs: Creativity and learning, absolutely. Imagine a kid with a personalized tutor that understands exactly how they learn. Or an artist collaborating with AI to paint ideas they never dreamed of. If we get this right, we take down a lot of barriers. People can create, connect, and solve problems in ways we can't even imagine.
Interviewer: There are also fears—about jobs, privacy, control. How do you think society should approach these concerns?
Steve Jobs: Fear is natural with big changes. But we don't make progress by hiding under the bed. The key is to keep humans at the center. Technology for its own sake is worthless. It's about what it lets people do. That means designing AI that's transparent, respects privacy, and gives users control. And, frankly, we need leaders—tech and government—who grok both the potential and the responsibility.
Interviewer: Some worry AI could make machines more human, but also make humans more machine-like. Do you see a danger there?
Steve Jobs: Absolutely. The danger is thinking efficiency is the highest goal. Life's not about being more like a cog. It's about enriching the human experience. So, yes, we should use AI to eliminate drudgery, but let's make sure we keep the humanity in what we do. That takes intention in design—creating tools that inspire, not just automate.
Interviewer: If you were launching a startup today, what would you build in the AI space?
Steve Jobs: (laughs) I wouldn't say exactly, but I'd focus on making AI invisible—so it fades into the background, letting people focus on what matters to them. Maybe something that helps people find meaning in their work, or express themselves, or connect with others more deeply. Beautiful, intuitive, human-centered—that's where the magic happens.
Interviewer: Last question—what advice would you give young creators entering this AI era?
Steve Jobs: Stay curious. Don't settle. Don't let the tools lead you; lead the tools. And remember—technology alone isn't enough. It's technology married with the liberal arts, with the humanities, that yields the results that make our hearts sing.
Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events
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Tech giant promises fortunes will now be "25% more profound and 400% more grammatically correct," while accidentally predicting everyone's lucky numbers as binary code
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Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page
Tests an AI's UI design skills with theming support
Tests an AI's ability to engage in philosophical discourse about AI rights
