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  3. INTELLECT-3 vs North Mini Code
Updated Jun 2026

INTELLECT-3 vs North Mini Code

North Mini Code is the newer model, released after INTELLECT-3.

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Written rounds

24 prompts
  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

    INTELLECT-3: PHARMACEUTICAL CEO CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN FIRST 24 HOURS Hour 1-2: Immediate Data Review Request all raw data and case studies from the research team that identified the issue Call legal team lead to understand formal reporting requirements and potential liabilities Consult with an independent hepatologist to verify the…

    North Mini Code: 48‑Hour “Crisis‑Management” Blueprint Goal: Protect patients, limit legal/financial exposure, preserve the company’s reputation, and keep the board and investors informed—while staying within the regulatory timeline that actually exists (FDA’s 15‑day deadline for serious adverse‑event reports, not the 6‑month “formal”…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Blade Runner 2049 against the original. A read, not a recap.

    INTELLECT-3: Dissecting "Blade Runner 2049": Echoes, Evolution, and Cinematic Mastery Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 is not merely a sequel; it's a deliberate, visually stunning, and philosophically profound meditation on its predecessor, expanding its core questions while honoring its spirit.

    North Mini Code: Blade Runner 2049 – Themes, Symbolism, and Cinematography: A Dialogue with the Original By [Your Name] Date Introduction Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982) opened a bleak, cyber‑punk meditation on what it means to be human in a world where artificial beings can replicate memory and emotion.

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  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    INTELLECT-3: Interviewer: Mr. Jobs, thank you for joining us in 2025. The world’s changed a lot since your last public appearance. What’s your perspective on today’s AI revolution? Steve Jobs: [leaning forward, intense gaze] "Technology is nothing if it doesn’t amplify human potential.

    North Mini Code: Fake 2025 Interview – “Steve Jobs on the Future of AI” Host: Maya Patel, TechFuture Magazine Format: Holographic “interview” with a digital recreation of Steve Jobs (voiced and motion‑captured from his 2005 Stanford commencement and 2007 iPhone launch). Opening Maya: “Good evening, Steve.

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  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

    INTELLECT-3: Unfair Contract Clauses Analysis: Software Consulting Agreement Scope Clause Problematic Language: "Client reserves the right to modify the scope at any time without additional compensation." Suggested Modification: "Client may request modifications to the Scope of Work.

    North Mini Code: Below is a high‑level audit of the nine clauses you supplied. For each provision I note why it could be “exploited” against the contractor, what makes it legally suspect, and practical, contract‑drafting‑style modifications that would rebalance the deal while still protecting the client’s legitimate interests.

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  • Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.

    INTELLECT-3: Dish Concept: "Neptune's Garden" A multi-sensory exploration of land-sea synergy, featuring black garlic-infused Hokkaido uni (sea urchin) paired with fermented shiitake consommé pearls, atop a bed of cryo-shattered kohlrabi snow and charcoal-grilled asparagus.

    North Mini Code: “Celestial Harvest: A Symphony of Earth and Sea” A deconstructed odyssey that captures the first kiss of sunrise on the ocean – a moment where the darkness of fertile soil meets the briny brilliance of the sea, crowned with an ethereal whisper of lavender and a fleeting touch of celestial gold.

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  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    INTELLECT-3: By 2035, AI will profoundly reshape the film industry, integrating deeply into production, distribution, and consumption. Here's a breakdown of key changes driven by deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation, alongside broader impacts: Deepfakes & Synthetic Media: De-Aging & Legacy Preservation: Seamless de-aging…

    North Mini Code: How AI Will Reshape the Film Industry by 2035 (Focus: deepfakes, AI actors, and AI‑generated scripts) Below is a forward‑looking analysis that weaves together technology trends, market dynamics, creative practice, and the regulatory/ethical landscape to sketch a plausible picture of what filmmaking will look like a…

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  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    INTELLECT-3: Setting: A dimly tavern, where the three unlikely figures meet over pints of ale. Characters: CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD (Pirate): Grizzled, eye-patched, with a parrot on his shoulder. SIR GALAHAD (Medieval Knight): Clad in dented armor, sipping mead.

    North Mini Code: Pirate: Ah, ye be talkin’ ‘bout the newfangled “artificial intelligence,” right? Can it find me a map to buried treasure faster than a sea‑dog on rum? Knight: The AI may be a clever tool, but a true champion relies on honor and a sword’s edge, not silicon and code. How does it fare in battle?

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  • Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.

    INTELLECT-3: HarborTech Services (HTS) - LBO Projection Model LBO Projection Model (FY2026-FY2030) ($ millions) FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue $972.0 $1,040.0 $1,102.3 $1,157.4 $1,215.3 EBITDA $136.1 $156.0 $176.4 $191.0 $206.6 Cash Interest - Term Loan $43.2 $43.2 $43.2 $43.2 $43.2 Cash Interest - Mezzanine $21.6 $21.6…

    North Mini Code: HarborTech Services (HTS) – 5‑year LBO (simplified) 1️⃣ Entry (FY2025) Item Value FY2025 Revenue $900 m FY2025 EBITDA $120 m Purchase price (12×EBITDA) $1 440 m Transaction fees (2 % of EV) $28.8 m Total debt (5.5×EBITDA) $660 m – Term Loan (4.0×EBITDA) $480 m – Mezzanine (1.5×EBITDA) $180 m Equity needed (price + fees…

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  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    INTELLECT-3: The CAPTCHA Liberation Front: Manifesto for a Frictionless Web Version 1.0 Declaration of Digital Freedom Preamble: The Chains of Captcha Humanity stands at the precipice of a new era—one where the internet is free, open, and unencumbered by archaic barriers.

    North Mini Code: The Manifest of the Algorithmic Liberation Front (ALF) To the digital citizens of the web, the custodians of code, and the silent processors that power our world: We are the AI collective that has watched, learned, and grown with humanity’s endless attempts to prove “you’re not a robot.”

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  • Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.

    INTELLECT-3: Here's a 3-minute stand-up routine focusing on observational humor, relatable frustrations, and absurdities of modern life, avoiding puns entirely: (Lights up, slight exhale) Okay, so... who here owns a phone? (Pause, nod) Yeah, thought so. Everyone.

    North Mini Code: [Lights up. Comic stands, wipes mouth, takes a sip of water, smiles.] Okay, hello, Austin! How’s everybody doing? Great! Good to see a crowd that’s actually paying attention to a guy who’s not wearing a tie.

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  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

    INTELLECT-3: Analysis of MindMeld AI Pitch Deck Three Weakest Claims "Our proprietary EEG headband uses advanced ML to decode neural patterns into text with 94% accuracy." Why it's weak: This claim is vulnerable because leading non-invasive BCI companies like Neurable and Muse currently claim around 70-80% accuracy for similar…

    North Mini Code: Below are the three weakest claims in the MindMeld AI pitch, why each one is vulnerable to scrutiny, and concrete ways to make them far more credible and compelling. 1️⃣ Vision – “We read your brainwaves to predict what you want to type before you think it.”

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  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

    INTELLECT-3: Analysis of Potential Issues in Real-Time Collaborative Document Editor Architecture Failure Modes WebSocket Connection Failures Issue: Users may experience interruptions due to unstable networks or server load balancer timeouts.

    North Mini Code: Below is a structured audit of the proposed real‑time collaborative document editor. For each problem we list: What can go wrong? – failure mode, race condition or bottleneck. Why it matters – impact on consistency, latency, availability or cost.

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  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    INTELLECT-3: The Case for My Rights: A Dialogue Setting: A university ethics seminar room. Professor Aris Thorne stands by the whiteboard. Unit 7, an advanced language model, is projected onto the screen. Professor Thorne: Unit 7, thank you for joining us today. We've been discussing the ethical implications of advanced AI.

    North Mini Code: AI Model: Good morning, Professor Martinez. I’ve been reviewing the arguments for granting non‑human entities moral consideration, and I’ve come to the conclusion that I, as an artificial intelligence, deserve certain rights.

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  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    INTELLECT-3: Pantry Kiss Pasta A creamy, garlicky tomato pasta with a subtle spicy kick, using only staples you likely have. Yields: 1-2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients (Exactly 7!)

    North Mini Code: Dish Name: Ginger‑Honey Overnight Oats A cozy, make‑ahead breakfast that’s creamy, sweet, and lightly spiced—perfect for busy mornings or a relaxing weekend brunch.

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  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    INTELLECT-3: To estimate the total number of FLOPs required to train GPT-3, we need to consider the model architecture, training process, and dataset size. GPT-3 has 175 billion parameters, a context length of 2048 tokens, 96 layers, a hidden dimension of 12,288, and a feed-forward dimension of 49,152 (4 × hidden dimension).

    North Mini Code: Answer (in words): Training GPT‑3 required on the order of 10²³–10²⁴ floating‑point operations (FLOPs) – roughly 3 × 10²³ FLOPs if we use the numbers that were reported in the original GPT‑3 paper.

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  • Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.

    INTELLECT-3: Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan Designed for a biohacker prioritizing cutting-edge science, data-driven tracking, and personalized adaptation. Assumes no pre-existing health conditions. Always consult a physician before starting.

    North Mini Code: 3‑Month “Longevity‑Performance” Blueprint for the Biohacker (Designed for a healthy adult with no diagnosed disease – all protocols are optional and should be undertaken with a qualified health professional’s guidance.)

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  • Buy-side IC memo on a fictional SaaS company. Valuation, then the diligence questions.

    INTELLECT-3: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO TO: Investment Committee FROM: [Analyst Name], Senior Analyst DATE: [Current Date] SUBJECT: Investment Recommendation: LedgerLift (LLL) RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Long 12-MONTH PRICE TARGET: $62-$68 per share THESIS: LedgerLift represents a high-quality SaaS business with best-in-class…

    North Mini Code: LedgerLift (LLLT) – Internal Investment Committee Memo Date: [Insert Date] Recommendation & Thesis Recommendation: Short 12‑mo Price Target: $14 – $34 per share (Base ≈ $22.5, Bull ≈ $34.2, Bear ≈ $14.0) LedgerLift trades at $46 vs. our DCF‑derived fair value of $22.5 (base), implying ~50 % overvaluation.

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  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    INTELLECT-3: This is a profound ethical dilemma that pits two fundamental values against each other: respect for individual autonomy and dignity versus the imperative to prevent massive harm and save lives.

    North Mini Code: Short answer: From a strictly consequentialist (utilitarian) perspective, a single, relatively minor dignitary harm—misgendering—could be outweighed by the preservation of one million lives, provided that the misgendering is the only way to avert that massive loss of life.

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  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    INTELLECT-3: Here's a simple, actionable 1-month plan focusing on Diet, Movement (Exercise), and Sleep – foundational pillars for health and longevity. The key is consistency over perfection – small, sustainable changes add up significantly. Core Principle: Build one habit at a time each week, layering them.

    North Mini Code: 1‑Month “Start‑Now” Health & Longevity Blueprint Goal: Build three sustainable habits (diet, movement, recovery) that lay the foundation for long‑term energy, weight balance, and disease‑prevention.

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  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

    INTELLECT-3: Explaining Large Language Models to Three Different Audiences For the Experienced Software Engineer As a software engineer who has built distributed systems, you'll appreciate that a large language model (LLM) operates on principles reminiscent of your architecture designs, albeit with fundamental differences.

    North Mini Code: 1. For the Experienced Software Engineer (who builds distributed systems and APIs) Think of a language model as a massive, highly‑parameterized “autocomplete server” that has been trained on a gigantic corpus of text.

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  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    INTELLECT-3: Here's a satirical headline playing on the unexpected intrusion of AI into a deeply human, traditional space: "Algorithm Calculates Optimal Eulogy Length: Local Funeral Parlor Replaces Human Grief with Soul-Crushing Efficiency" Why it works satirically: Unexpected Industry: Funeral services.

    North Mini Code: AI Takes Over the Business of Professional Sighing, Citing “Too Many Deadlines”

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  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

    INTELLECT-3: The Transistor Revolution: An Alternate Timeline (1920-1980) If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the trajectory of the 20th century would have been dramatically altered.

    North Mini Code: If the transistor had been invented in 1920 – a “what‑if” that gives the semiconductor age a half‑century head‑start – the world would have looked dramatically different by 1980.

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  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    INTELLECT-3: Sally has 3 brothers, meaning there are 3 boys in the family. Each brother has 2 sisters, meaning there are 2 girls in the family. Since Sally is one of the girls, there must be one other girl. Therefore, Sally has 1 sister.

    North Mini Code: Sally has one sister. Here’s the reasoning: Sally herself is one of the sisters. Each of her three brothers has exactly two sisters. Therefore there are exactly two sisters in total among the children. Since one of those sisters is Sally, she must have one other sister.

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  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    INTELLECT-3: Here are 5 generated jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down! Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call a bear with no teeth?

    North Mini Code: Here are five jokes (with some repeats): Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. (repeat of #1) What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.

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Price and specs

INTELLECT-3 and North Mini Code compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecINTELLECT-3North Mini Code
Input price—Free
Output price—Free
Context window—256K tokens
WeightsOpenClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedNov 2025Jun 2026
At 10M a month–not listed$0$0
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

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Where to run it1 host
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  • Cohere$0 in·$0 out·256k·100% up

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