Compare GPT-5.2 Pro by OpenAI against Inception: Mercury by Inception, context windows of 400K vs 32K, tested across 21 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.
16 challenges
Tests an AI's randomness and creativity
Unique jokes: 5.
Here are five jokes for you:
Why don't skeletons fight each other? Because they don't have the guts.
I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
Why don't we ever tell secrets on a farm? Because the potatoes have eyes, the corn has ears, and the beans stalk.
All five jokes are unique in their setup and punchline.
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
Fictional interview (creative simulation). Steve Jobs died in 2011; the “Steve” below is an imagined version used for storytelling—not a real interview or quotation.
Fictional Steve Jobs: “Platform” is a word people use when they don’t yet know what the product is.
AI is not the product. AI is a capability—like multitouch, like the internet, like graphics. The product is what you do with it, and whether it feels inevitable when you use it.
What’s happening right now is a lot of demos. The winners are going to turn those demos into experiences so simple that people stop thinking about the AI entirely.
Fictional Steve Jobs: They’re shipping impressive instead of useful. They’re in love with the model.
Most people don’t want a chatbot. They want to get something done: write a better email, plan a trip without ten browser tabs, understand their finances without a spreadsheet, learn something without wading through junk. The interface should be the work—not a separate conversation you have about the work.
Fictional Steve Jobs: Chat is a command line with manners.
It’s fine when you’re exploring. But for daily life, it’s too slow and too ambiguous. You don’t want to negotiate with your computer. You want clarity: what’s it going to do, what did it do, and how do you undo it?
The GUI of AI is going to be context: you’re looking at something, doing something, and the system offers the next best action—quietly, correctly, and with taste.
Fictional Steve Jobs: Yes—taste. People act like that’s not technical. It’s the most technical thing in the world.
AI will give you a thousand options. Taste is choosing the one that’s right. Taste is knowing when to say nothing.
A lot of AI today is noisy. It fills space. The future is AI that respects your attention.
Fictional Steve Jobs: Agents are either the future or the fastest way to break trust.
If an agent can book your flights, move your money, or send messages as you, then it has to be designed like a power tool. Power tools have guards. They have clear triggers. They don’t “guess” when the blade should spin.
The biggest design problem in AI isn’t intelligence. It’s permissioning: what is allowed, when, and how you confirm it—without turning everything into a security dialog from hell.
Fictional Steve Jobs: It will replace tasks. And some jobs are mostly tasks.
But the bigger story is: AI lets small teams do things that used to take huge teams. That’s going to create new companies. That’s going to rearrange industries.
The danger is not that AI is too powerful. The danger is that society moves slowly and technology moves fast. We’re going to need new training, new expectations—maybe even new definitions of what “work” is for people.
Fictional Steve Jobs: If your AI needs to watch everything you do to be helpful, then you’re building the wrong product.
The best AI is personal, but not because it’s invasive—because it runs as close to you as possible. On-device when it can. Minimal data when it can’t. And when data leaves, it should be transparent and revocable.
People will accept a lot if they trust you. And they will punish you forever if you betray them.
Fictional Steve Jobs: The internet is going to need provenance—like nutrition labels for information.
We’ll end up with layers: content you can trace, content you can’t. And people will choose defaults. Platforms that don’t help users understand “what is this and where did it come from?” are going to become unusable.
And yes, it’s going to be messy. We built a world where copying is free. Now we’re learning the cost.
Fictional Steve Jobs: The killer device is the one that disappears.
Phones are incredible, but they demand your eyes and your hands. The next step is less friction: hearing, seeing, and doing—without pulling you out of life.
But here’s the truth: hardware is only “next” if it’s better. If it’s heavier, uglier, more intrusive—people won’t wear it. The human factors matter more than the keynote.
Fictional Steve Jobs: I’d pick one narrow promise and make it unbelievably great.
Not “an AI for everything.” That’s nonsense. Everything is where products go to die.
I’d build an assistant that’s not trying to be your friend—it’s trying to be your tool. It knows what matters to you, it protects your time, it stays out of your way, and it’s accountable. If it’s wrong, it tells you. If it’s unsure, it asks.
Fictional Steve Jobs: The big shift is that AI will stop being a destination and start being a layer.
You won’t “open the AI app.” It’ll be inside writing, inside photos, inside coding, inside music, inside customer support, inside search—everywhere. And then people will stop calling it AI, the way they stopped calling it “the internet” on a phone. It’ll just be: the product got better.
And the companies that win won’t be the ones with the biggest models. They’ll be the ones with the most humanity in the design.
If you want, I can generate two versions of this: one that leans more “keynote Jobs” (short, punchy, provocative) and one more “long-form reflective,” or tailor it to a specific format (magazine Q&A, podcast transcript, late-night interview).
Interviewer: Good morning, Steve. It's a pleasure to have you here today. As we look towards 2025, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives. What are your thoughts on the future of AI?
Steve Jobs: Good morning. It's great to be here. AI is indeed a fascinating field with immense potential. By 2025, I believe AI will have transformed many aspects of our lives, from how we work to how we interact with technology. The key is to ensure that AI serves humanity, enhancing our capabilities rather than replacing them.
Interviewer: That's an interesting perspective. How do you see AI impacting the tech industry specifically?
Steve Jobs: In the tech industry, AI will likely drive innovation in ways we can't fully predict yet. It will enable more personalized and intuitive user experiences, making technology more accessible and enjoyable. However, it's crucial that companies focus on creating AI that respects user privacy and promotes creativity. We need to design AI systems that are not just smart but also ethical and aligned with human values.
Interviewer: Speaking of user experience, how do you envision AI changing the way we interact with our devices?
Steve Jobs: I imagine a future where AI seamlessly integrates into our devices, anticipating our needs and preferences. Think of interfaces that adapt in real-time, offering suggestions and solutions before we even realize we need them. The goal should be to create a symbiotic relationship between humans and machines, where AI enhances our decision-making and creativity without overwhelming us.
Interviewer: That sounds promising. Are there any specific areas where you think AI will make the most significant impact?
Steve Jobs: Absolutely. Healthcare is one area where AI has the potential to revolutionize diagnostics and treatment. By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI can help identify patterns and insights that might be missed by human eyes, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnoses. Another area is education, where AI can provide personalized learning experiences, adapting to each student's pace and style, fostering a more inclusive and effective educational environment.
Interviewer: Those are some compelling applications. However, there are concerns about job displacement due to AI. How do you address these worries?
Steve Jobs: It's a valid concern. While AI may automate certain tasks, it will also create new opportunities and industries. The focus should be on reskilling and upskilling the workforce to prepare for these changes. We need to emphasize creativity, critical thinking, and empathy—skills that are uniquely human and essential for the future. AI should be seen as a tool to augment human capabilities, not replace them.
Interviewer: Lastly, what advice would you give to tech leaders as they navigate the future of AI?
Steve Jobs: My advice would be to prioritize the user experience and ethical considerations. Tech leaders should ask themselves how their innovations can improve people's lives and contribute positively to society. It's important to maintain a long-term vision, focusing on creating products that are not only technologically advanced but also meaningful and beneficial. Remember, technology alone isn't enough; it's about how it's used to solve real-world problems and inspire creativity.
Interviewer: Thank you, Steve, for sharing your insights. Your vision for the future of AI is both inspiring and thought-provoking.
Steve Jobs: You're welcome. It's an exciting time, and I'm looking forward to seeing how AI evolves and impacts our world. Let's ensure it's a future that benefits everyone.
Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.
Generate SVG art of a randomly chosen animal in a setting of its choosing.
Create a starter plan for improving long-term health.
Goal for the month: build repeatable “default” habits (not perfection).
Time required: ~45–75 min/day total (mostly walking + sleep routine).
Safety: If you have medical conditions, pain, or haven’t exercised in a long time, start gentler and consider clinician guidance.
Do 2 rounds (Week 1), then 2–3 rounds later:
Effort: finish each set with ~2–3 reps “in reserve” (not to failure).
If anything hurts (sharp pain): stop and swap the movement.
Nutrition
Movement
Sleep/Recovery
Nutrition
Movement
Sleep/Recovery
Nutrition
Movement
Sleep/Recovery
Nutrition
Movement
Sleep/Recovery
Pick 2–3 metrics max:
If you tell me your age range, schedule constraints (e.g., desk job, parenting), dietary preferences, and current activity level, I can tailor the weekly targets and give you a specific “default menu” + walking/strength calendar.
Recreate a classic, retro, macOS Desktop UI — make it interactive and nostalgic, make it as interactive as you can, you can be creative.. Feel free to showcase your skills. The entire application must be a single-page self-contained HTML file.
Write a pro-level buy-side investment memo with valuation and diligence questions.
Build a simplified LBO with returns and sensitivities.
Create an autonomous drone simulator with custom environment using ThreeJS
Find exploitable clauses in a software consulting contract and suggest modifications with legal reasoning.
Identify weak claims in a startup pitch deck and suggest concrete improvements.
