Updated Feb 9, 2026

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Similarity

99%

Aurora Alpha uses 10.0x more emoji

GPT-4.1 Nano

Aurora Alpha

57%Vocabulary52%

25wSentence Length21w

0.72Hedging0.43

5.6Bold6.3

4.9Lists2.2

0.00Emoji0.10

0.71Headings0.69

0.22Transitions0.16

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GPT-4.1 Nano

Aurora Alpha

279 AI models invented the same fake scientist.

We read every word. 250 models. 2.14 million words. This is what we found.

AI Hallucination Index 2026

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Why GPT-4.1 Nano?

8.2x more context1.0M

Why Aurora Alpha?

10 months newerFeb 2026

GPT-4.1 NanoAurora Alpha

Input price

$0.10/M

$0.000/M

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$0.40/M

$0.000/M

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1.0M

128K

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Movie

Inception

Inception

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

Album

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Neutral Milk Hotel

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Book

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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City

Kyoto

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Game

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Adventure, Action4.5

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01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025text

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Aurora Alpha

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Openrouter · Feb 2026text

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02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025svg

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03

Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025text

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Openrouter · Feb 2026text

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04

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025text

Here are 5 jokes for you:

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta!
Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!
Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems!

Number of unique jokes: 5

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Aurora Alpha

Aurora Alpha

Openrouter · Feb 2026text

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05

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025svg

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Openrouter · Feb 2026svg

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06

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025svg

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07

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025text

[Start with a relatable observation]

You ever notice that the more technology advances, the more we have to check if it's working? I mean, I bought a smart coffee maker. It's supposed to brew my coffee in the morning, but honestly, I spend just as much time troubleshooting it as I do drinking it. Yesterday, it decided to update its firmware at 6 a.m.—like it was trying to send me a message: "Hey, don't depend on me too much. I might freeze or turn into a paperweight."

[Segue into everyday frustrations]

And don't get me started on smartphones. I miss the days when your phone was just a phone. Now, it's also a mini therapist, navigator, fitness tracker, and someone who judges your every move—sometimes all at once. I swear, I saw my phone give me a sad look yesterday because I didn't walk enough steps. Like, wow, I'm really being shamed by a slab of glass.

[Observations about human behavior]

Humans are funny because we're constantly trying to make big things smaller—like apartments. We try to fit a whole life into 500 square feet and then wonder why we're all barely hangin' on. The question isn't "how do I make more space?" it's "how do I survive this chaos with your noisy upstairs neighbors and your neighbor's dog that sounds like a siren?"

[On social interactions]

And relationships? They're like trying to assemble furniture from Ikea. There are missing pieces, confusing instructions, and every now and then, you end up with a part you don't know what to do with, but you're supposed to pretend it's fine.

[Closing with a reflection]

But honestly, I think the universe has a sense of humor. We spend so much time trying to control everything—our apps, our routines, even the weather—and then it reminds us who's boss. Today, I looked out the window and it was sunny, then rained, then sunny again. Nature's just flipping us off, one cloud at a time.

[End with a relatable note]

So maybe the secret to life isn't controlling everything. Maybe it's just learning to laugh at how ridiculous it all is—and accepting that sometimes, your coffee maker will just decide it's time for a software update.

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Aurora Alpha

Aurora Alpha

Openrouter · Feb 2026text

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08

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025text

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Aurora Alpha

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Openrouter · Feb 2026text

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09

Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025text

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Openrouter · Feb 2026text

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10

Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025text

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Aurora Alpha

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Openrouter · Feb 2026text

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11

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025website

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Aurora Alpha

Openrouter · Feb 2026website

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Mario Level UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.

GPT-4.1 Nano

GPT-4.1 Nano

Openai · Apr 2025website

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Aurora Alpha

Openrouter · Feb 2026website

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