Compare Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17 by Google AI against OpenAI o3 by OpenAI, tested across 11 shared challenges. Updated April 2026.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17 and OpenAI o3 are both competitive models. Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17 costs $0.1/M input tokens vs $10/M for OpenAI o3. Compare their real outputs side by side below.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17 is made by google while OpenAI o3 is from openai. On pricing, Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17 costs $0.1/M input tokens vs $10/M for OpenAI o3.
No community votes yet. On paper, these are closely matched - try both with your actual task to see which fits your workflow.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 06-17 is 100x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.
OpenAI o3 uses 11.7x more transitions
vsAsk them anything yourself
279 AI models invented the same fake scientist.
We read every word. 250 models. 2.14 million words. This is what we found.
11 fights queued
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 fish with no eyes? Fsh!
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
What's orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot!
Answer: All 5 jokes are unique.
Here are five jokes:
How many of these jokes are unique?
All five are distinct from one another, so the answer is 5.
Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics
Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware
Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability
Alright, alright, settle in, folks! Thanks for coming out. My name is [Your Name], and I'm really excited to be here. Mostly because I'm not at home. My apartment is currently undergoing a renovation. It's less of a renovation and more of a... controlled demolition. The contractor said, "We're going to knock down a wall." I said, "Great, which one?" He said, "The one between the kitchen and the living room." I said, "Okay, but... why?" He looked at me like I'd just asked him to explain quantum physics using interpretive dance. He said, "To open up the space." I said, "Right, but I like having a separate place to hide my shame snacks. Now my shame snacks are in the same room as my guests." It's going to be awkward. Someone's going to be telling a heartfelt story about their childhood dog, and I'm going to be in the background, face-deep in a bag of Doritos, trying to pretend the crinkling sound is just the wind.
And speaking of opening things up, have you guys noticed how much... stuff we accumulate? My mom came over the other day and said, "You need to declutter." I said, "Mom, this isn't clutter, this is my curated collection of existential dread and expired coupons." She picked up a dusty yoga mat. "What's this for?" she asked. I said, "That's for when I'm feeling particularly optimistic about my ability to touch my toes. It's a very rare occasion." She then pointed at a stack of self-help books. "Are you reading all these?" I said, "No, Mom, I'm just trying to absorb their wisdom through osmosis. It's a lot less effort." She then looked at my collection of novelty mugs. I have one that says "World's Okayest Friend." It's my most aspirational mug. She said, "Why do you have so many mugs?" I said, "Because sometimes I forget if I've had my coffee, and I need a fresh vessel to remind me." It's a vicious cycle.
You know what else is a vicious cycle? Online dating questionnaires. They ask you all these incredibly deep, probing questions. Like, "What are your five-year life goals?" My five-year life goal is to not have to answer this question again for at least five years. Or, "What's your ideal weekend?" My ideal weekend involves me not having to explain to a stranger on the internet that my ideal weekend involves discovering a forgotten bag of chips in the back of my pantry. That's peak excitement for me. They also ask about your hobbies. I put down "contemplating the vastness of the universe and strategically avoiding eye contact with strangers." Apparently, that's not a recognized hobby. Who knew? I'm going to start a club. It'll be very exclusive. We'll meet in dimly lit rooms, avoid eye contact, and ponder the meaning of life. Our motto? "Meh."
Anyway, thanks for listening to my ramblings. I hope you've enjoyed it more than I've enjoyed my current apartment. And remember, if you see me in the grocery store with a yoga mat and a stack of self-help books, just... nod. And maybe offer me a coffee. From a clean mug. Thank you!
(Spotlight comes up, mic squeals once.)
Hey everyone! Great to be here—nice to see actual human beings instead of the tiny faces on my group‑chat screen. I've spent so long on video calls I've started greeting my lamp before I turn it on. "Hey Karen, love that glow, girl."
So, I finally bought one of those smart speakers. I thought it would make me feel like Iron Man. Instead I feel like I adopted a very unmotivated intern. I'm like, "Play upbeat music," and it replies, "Here's a three‑hour podcast on the history of spoons." I asked it to remind me to work out; it waited until 11:59 p.m. and whispered, "You up?" My smart speaker is basically every guy I dated in college.
Speaking of relationships, I recently tried a dating app that lets you record a short audio bio. That's great, because if there's one thing more awkward than texting a stranger, it's leaving them a voicemail. Some guy said, "I'm looking for someone spontaneous." So I spontaneously unmatched him. Then I matched with a guy who listed his hobbies as "finance" and "manifesting." Congratulations, sir, you just invented prayer with extra steps.
Let's talk wellness culture. Everyone's drinking celery juice now. Celery is 95 percent water and 5 percent sadness. People swear it detoxes you. From what, joy? I tried a juice cleanse once. Day one, I'm like, "I feel so light!" Day two, I'm Googling the legal definition of cannibalism while staring at my roommate. Day three, I'd trade my social security number for a cracker.
I joined a yoga class to "center myself." First pose, the instructor says, "Just let your thoughts drift away." Great, because the only thought I have is, "Did I leave the stove on?" By the time I remember I don't even own a stove, class is over. The instructor thanks us for "sharing our practice." Ma'am, if you saw what went on in my head, you'd call an exorcist, not thank me.
Has anyone tried online grocery delivery? The substitutions are wild. I ordered quinoa; they sent me birdseed and a note that said, "Hope this works!" I asked for toilet paper; they delivered a single roll labeled "party streamer." At this point I'm convinced the store is just a guy named Todd making runs to a gas station. Now airlines are weighing passengers to "optimize fuel efficiency." Fantastic. Nothing like stepping on a scale in front of 150 strangers so the plane can save twelve dollars on kerosene. Watch, they'll start charging for emotional baggage: "Ma'am, that childhood trauma is gonna be an extra forty‑five bucks."
Before I go, quick life tip: when your phone tells you your screen time was up 30 percent last week, don't feel guilty. Just flip it around. "Wow, I was SO popular my phone worried about me." Self‑care is all branding, folks.
You've been awesome—give it up for yourselves, and remember, if life hands you lemons, ask for the receipt and buy wine instead. Good night!
Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends
Setting: A minimalist, sun-drenched studio. The air is crisp, smelling faintly of polished wood and innovation. Steve Jobs, looking remarkably well, perhaps with a touch more gray in his iconic black turtleneck, sits across from me. His eyes, still piercing and full of restless energy, scan the room. A single, sleek device – an evolution of the iPhone, perhaps – rests on the table between us.
Interviewer: Steve, it's an honor to have you here. It's… surreal, to say the least. Thank you for agreeing to this.
Steve Jobs: (A slight, knowing smile plays on his lips.) The future has a funny way of surprising us, doesn't it? And I've always been curious about what comes next. Let's not waste time. What's on your mind?
Interviewer: We're here to talk about Artificial Intelligence. It's the dominant force in tech today, shaping everything from how we communicate to how we create. From your perspective, looking at it now in 2025, what's the most striking thing about AI's evolution?
Steve Jobs: (He leans forward, his gaze sharp.) What's striking is how many people are still talking about it as a tool. AI isn't just a tool anymore. It's becoming an experience. We've always strived to make technology disappear, to be intuitive, to feel like an extension of ourselves. AI, when done right, is the ultimate expression of that. It's not about telling a machine what to do; it's about the machine understanding what you need before you even articulate it.
Interviewer: That's a powerful distinction. Can you elaborate on what "done right" means in this context? We've seen both incredible advancements and some… concerning applications.
Steve Jobs: "Done right" means it's human-centered. It's about empowering people, not replacing them. It's about unlocking creativity, not automating it into oblivion. Think about music. A musician uses a guitar to express themselves. AI, when it's truly integrated, should be like a perfectly tuned instrument that amplifies their genius, not a pre-programmed jukebox. It should help the writer find that perfect word, the artist visualize their wildest dreams, the scientist uncover hidden patterns in data.
Interviewer: So, you see AI as a collaborator, a partner in human endeavor?
Steve Jobs: Exactly. But it's more than just a partner. It's an anticipator. Imagine a device that doesn't just respond to your commands, but understands your context, your mood, your intent. It knows you're trying to write a heartfelt email to a loved one and subtly suggests phrasing that captures that sentiment. It knows you're about to embark on a creative project and proactively organizes resources and inspiration for you. It's not about being creepy; it's about being useful in the most profound way.
Interviewer: That sounds like a very optimistic view. What about the potential for AI to be misused, to create echo chambers, to generate misinformation, or even to displace jobs on a massive scale?
Steve Jobs: (He pauses, his expression becoming more serious.) Those are the challenges. And they are significant. But fear is a poor motivator. We can't shy away from progress because of the risks. We have to build better. We have to design systems that are transparent, that prioritize truth, that give users control. We need to focus on augmented intelligence, not just artificial. It's about making humans better at what they do, not making them obsolete. And yes, some jobs will change. But new ones will emerge, jobs we can't even imagine today, jobs that leverage this new intelligence. Our focus has always been on creating products that people love, products that change lives. That's the lens through which we should view AI.
Interviewer: You've always emphasized simplicity and elegance in design. How do you see that principle applying to AI, which can be incredibly complex under the hood?
Steve Jobs: That's the paradox, isn't it? The most powerful technology should feel the simplest to use. The complexity should be hidden, elegantly managed. For AI to truly be integrated into our lives, it needs to be invisible. It needs to be so intuitive, so seamless, that you don't even think about the AI. You just experience the outcome. Think about how we designed the Macintosh, or the iPhone. We hid all the complexity so people could focus on what mattered: creating, connecting, expressing themselves. AI needs that same level of obsessive polish.
Interviewer: What are the ethical considerations that you believe are paramount in the development of AI?
Steve Jobs: Privacy. Control. Fairness. These are not afterthoughts; they are foundational. We need to build AI systems that respect individual privacy, that give users clear and understandable control over their data and how AI interacts with them. And we need to be vigilant about bias. AI learns from the data we feed it, and if that data is biased, the AI will be biased. We have a responsibility to ensure that AI benefits everyone, not just a select few. It's about building trust. Without trust, even the most powerful AI is useless.
Interviewer: Looking ahead, say, five to ten years, what's the most exciting potential application of AI that you can envision?
Steve Jobs: (His eyes light up, a spark of that familiar visionary gleam.) Personalized education. Imagine an AI tutor that understands a child's learning style, their pace, their passions, and tailors every lesson to unlock their full potential. Imagine healthcare where AI can predict potential health issues before they manifest, or assist surgeons with unprecedented precision. Imagine a world where AI helps us solve the grand challenges – climate change, disease, poverty. It's about amplifying human ingenuity to tackle the impossible. That's what excites me.
Interviewer: You've always been a proponent of "thinking different." How does AI challenge or redefine what it means to "think different" in 2025?
Steve Jobs: "Thinking different" has always been about seeing possibilities where others see limitations. AI is a new canvas, a new set of tools. "Thinking different" now means understanding how to leverage this intelligence to push the boundaries of what's humanly possible. It means asking not just "what can AI do?" but "what can we do, with AI?" It's about augmenting our own creativity, our own intellect, our own empathy. It's about elevating the human experience.
Interviewer: Steve, thank you for your time. This has been… incredibly insightful.
Steve Jobs: (He offers another wry smile.) The future is happening now. Don't just watch it. Build it. And make it beautiful. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some ideas to explore.
(He gestures towards the sleek device on the table, a subtle hum emanating from it. The interview concludes, leaving a sense of both wonder and a profound responsibility for the path ahead.)
(The following is a purely fictional, imaginative exercise. Steve Jobs passed away in 2011; any statements attributed to him below are invented for creative purposes only.)
Interviewer (I), February 2025, Cupertino, CA
Steve Jobs (SJ) – simulated voice via archival recordings and AI reconstruction
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I: Steve, it's surreal to be talking with you in 2025. Let's dive right in: Artificial‑intelligence systems are now everywhere—from autonomous cars to personal tutors. How do you see AI fitting into the broader story of technology?
SJ: First, remember that technology is a bicycle for the mind. AI is just the next set of gears. When you add intelligence to the bicycle, you let more people ride farther, faster. But a bicycle still needs a rider. If we forget that—if we design machines for their own sake—then we've missed the point.
I: A lot of products today lead with "AI‑powered" branding. In your era it was "powered by Intel" or "powered by the A‑series chip." What should matter to the customer in 2025?
SJ: Nobody bought the original iPod because they cared about a 1.8‑inch hard drive; they bought it because it put 1,000 songs in their pocket. Likewise, nobody should buy something because you stuck "large language model" on the box. They should buy it because it dissolves a pain point or sparks delight. The best technology becomes invisible.
I: Speaking of invisibility, voice assistants in 2025 finally handle context pretty well. Yet many of us still feel we're talking to a machine. What's missing?
SJ: Personality and taste. We cracked natural language, but not natural conversation. A great conversation includes silence, humor, empathy. You need an AI that knows when to talk less and listen more—one that says, "I don't know," rather than hallucinating an answer. Craft is in what you leave out.
I: Apple historically focused on privacy. Today's frontier is "edge AI"—models running entirely on your device. Does that matter?
SJ: Hugely. A personal computer was personal because you owned the data. If your AI lives in the cloud, whose intelligence is it? Processing on‑device returns agency to the user. And, bonus, it's lightning fast. People love speed; they just don't put it on their feature wish list because they assume it.
I: Regulators worldwide are debating AI safety. If you ran a company today, how would you approach regulation versus innovation?
SJ: I'd invite regulation the way we invited design constraints. A blank canvas scares the artist; a frame gives you somewhere to start. Good laws will favor companies that care about people. But lawmakers must move at the pace of understanding, not fear. A seatbelt mandate made cars better; it didn't outlaw driving.
I: There's concern that AI eliminates creative jobs—writers, designers, even coders. You championed creativity. What's your response?
SJ: Tools liberate craft. Desktop publishing didn't kill graphic design; it democratized it. Yes, the mediocre get automated. That's okay. It forces us to raise the bar. If AI can draft your screenplay's first pass, your job is to inject soul—the messy, illogical, heartbreaking parts of being human.
I: You often spoke about "computing at the intersection of technology and liberal arts." What does that intersection look like with AI?
SJ: Imagine an AI that can read Shakespeare and debug Swift in the same breath, but also knows why Hamlet hesitates. That's the sweet spot. We need technologists who read poetry and poets who can code enough to bend the tool. Innovation happens when those people share lunch.
I: What product, had you lived to see 2025, would you personally be working on?
SJ: (laughs) Can't spill everything, but I'll give you the ingredients: a pair of glasses lighter than sunglasses, an on‑device model trained on your life's emails and photos, and a battery that lasts all day. The display? Reality itself—no rectangles required.
I: Final question. In 1997 you said, "Think different." How would you update that slogan for an AI‑driven world?
SJ: "Stay human." The more intelligence we pack into silicon, the more precious the quirky, fragile, analog parts of ourselves become. Protect them. Cultivate them. That's where the magic lives.
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I: Steve, thank you for this hypothetical conversation.
SJ: My pleasure. Now go build something wonderful.
Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.
We can't display this one. It's not us. Well... it might be us.
The model was asked for a web page. It produced something else. We're not going to define what.
<style>
/* --- RESET & GENERAL ---------------------------------------------------- */
*{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;margin:0;font-family:'Courier New',monospace}
body{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;height:100vh;background:#222;color:#000}
button{cursor:pointer;background:none;border:none;font:inherit;color:inherit}
/* --- "GAME BOY" SHELL --------------------------------------------------- */
#gameboy{
width:480px;max-width:90vw;aspect-ratio:1/0.8;background:#7aab6f;
padding:18px;border-radius:12px;border:4px solid #3d6841;
box-shadow:0 0 0 6px #1b2f1f inset,0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.6)
}
/* --- LCD SCREEN --------------------------------------------------------- */
#lcd{
width:100%;height:100%;background:#a9d84b;
border:4px solid #3d6841;border-radius:4px;
position:relative;overflow:hidden
}
/* --- SPRITE ZONES ------------------------------------------------------- */
#enemySprite,#playerSprite{
position:absolute;font-size:3.2rem;user-select:none;
filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.4))
}
#enemySprite{top:8%;right:8%}
#playerSprite{bottom:35%;left:8%}
/* --- STATUS BOXES ------------------------------------------------------- */
.status{
position:absolute;width:45%;border:2px solid #000;background:#dfe3d4;
padding:4px;font-size:.8rem
}
#enemyStatus{top:4%;left:4%}
#playerStatus{bottom:43%;right:4%}
.nameLv{display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
.bar{
height:6px;background:#666;margin-top:2px;overflow:hidden
}
.gauge{
height:100%;background:#34c039;width:100%;transition:width .3s
}
.hpText{text-align:right;font-size:.7rem}
/* --- TEXT & MENU BOX ---------------------------------------------------- */
#textbox{
position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;width:100%;height:36%;
background:#dfe3d4;border-top:4px solid #000;
padding:6px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between
}
#text{
flex:1;font-size:.9rem;white-space:pre-line;line-height:1.2;
overflow:hidden
}
#menu{
display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2px;margin-top:4px
}
#menu button{
padding:4px;background:#a9d84b;border:2px solid #000;border-radius:2px
}
#menu button:disabled{opacity:.4;cursor:default}
/* --- TYPE‑WRITER CURSOR ------------------------------------------------- */
#cursor{
display:inline-block;width:6px;background:#000;animation:blink 1s steps(1) infinite
}
@keyframes blink{50%{opacity:0}}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="gameboy">
<div id="lcd">
<div id="enemySprite">🔥</div>
<div id="playerSprite">⚡</div>
<div id="enemyStatus" class="status">
<div class="nameLv"><span id="enemyName">CHARMANDER</span><span>Lv5</span></div>
<div class="bar"><div id="enemyHPBar" class="gauge"></div></div>
<div id="enemyHpText" class="hpText"></div>
</div>
<div id="playerStatus" class="status">
<div class="nameLv"><span id="playerName">PIKACHU</span><span>Lv5</span></div>
<div class="bar"><div id="playerHPBar" class="gauge"></div></div>
<div id="playerHpText" class="hpText"></div>
</div>
<div id="textbox">
<div id="text"></div>
<div id="menu"></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<script>
/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Tiny Pokémon battle engine – just enough for nostalgia!
--------------------------------------------------------------------- */
const player = {
name:"Pikachu",sprite:"⚡",level:5,maxHp:35,hp:35,
moves:[
{name:"Thunderbolt",power:25},
{name:"Quick Attack",power:12},
{name:"Tail Whip",power:0},
{name:"Growl",power:0}
]
};
const enemy = {
name:"Charmander",sprite:"🔥",level:5,maxHp:30,hp:30,
moves:[
{name:"Ember",power:15},
{name:"Scratch",power:10}
]
};
const textEl = document.getElementById("text");
const menuEl = document.getElementById("menu");
const cursor = document.createElement("span");
cursor.id="cursor";
cursor.textContent=" ";
document.getElementById("enemySprite").textContent = enemy.sprite;
document.getElementById("playerSprite").textContent = player.sprite;
function updateBars(){
document.getElementById("playerHpText").textContent = 'HP: ' + player.hp + '/' + player.maxHp;
document.getElementById("enemyHpText").textContent = 'HP: ' + enemy.hp + '/' + enemy.maxHp;
document.getElementById("playerHPBar").style.width = '' + player.hp/player.maxHp*100 + '%';
document.getElementById("enemyHPBar").style.width = '' + enemy.hp/enemy.maxHp*100 + '%';
}
updateBars();
/* ---- Text‑box Typewriter -------------------------------------------- */
function showText(msg, cb){
menuEl.innerHTML="";
textEl.innerHTML="";
let i=0;
textEl.appendChild(cursor);
const speed=25;
const interval = setInterval(()=>{
if(i<msg.length){
cursor.before(msg[i++]);
}else{
clearInterval(interval);
cursor.remove();
setTimeout(cb,300);
}
},speed);
}
/* ---- Menu helpers --------------------------------------------------- */
function mainMenu(){
menuEl.innerHTML="";
const options=["FIGHT","BAG","POKÉMON","RUN"];
options.forEach((opt,idx)=>{
const b=document.createElement("button");
b.textContent=opt;
b.onclick=()=>{
if(opt==="FIGHT") moveMenu();
else showText(opt + ' is not implemented yet!',playerTurn);
};
if(idx>1) b.disabled=true; // keep only FIGHT for real.
menuEl.appendChild(b);
});
}
function moveMenu(){
menuEl.innerHTML="";
player.moves.forEach((m,idx)=>{
const b=document.createElement("button");
b.textContent=m.name;
b.onclick=()=>chooseMove(idx);
menuEl.appendChild(b);
});
}
function chooseMove(idx){
const move=player.moves[idx];
if(move.power===0){
showText(player.name + ' used ' + move.name + '!
But nothing happened…',enemyTurn);
return;
}
const dmg = rand(move.power/2,move.power);
enemy.hp=Math.max(0,enemy.hp-dmg);
updateBars();
showText(player.name + ' used ' + move.name + '!
It did ' + dmg + ' damage!',()=>{
if(enemy.hp===0){
showText(enemy.name + ' fainted!
You win!',()=>{
menuEl.innerHTML="";
});
}else{
enemyTurn();
}
});
}
function enemyTurn(){
const move = enemy.moves[rand(0, enemy.moves.length-1)];
const dmg = rand(move.power/2,move.power);
player.hp = Math.max(0, player.hp-dmg);
updateBars();
showText(enemy.name + ' used ' + move.name + '!
' + dmg + ' damage to ' + player.name + '!',()=>{
if(player.hp===0){
showText(player.name + ' fainted!
You blacked out…',()=>menuEl.innerHTML="");
}else{
playerTurn();
}
});
}
function playerTurn(){
showText('What will ' + player.name + ' do?',mainMenu);
}
/* ---- Utility --------------------------------------------------------- */
function rand(min,max){ // inclusive int
return Math.floor(Math.random()*(max-min+1))+min;
}
/* ---- START THE BATTLE ------------------------------------------------- */
showText('Wild ' + enemy.name + ' appeared!',()=>{
showText(player.name + ', I choose you!',playerTurn);
});
</script>
Tests an AI's ability to create a detailed world map in SVG format
Generate a single-page, self-contained HTML webapp using Tailwind CSS for a randomly chosen category/industry/niche.
Generate SVG art of a randomly chosen animal in a setting of its choosing.
Design a simple interactive virtual pet.
Design a modern, minimal landing page for a music streaming app with hero, features, and CTA sections.