Updated Jun 26, 2025

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OpenAI o3Winner

Inception: MercuryRunner-up

Pick OpenAI o3. In 3 blind votes, OpenAI o3 wins 100% of the time. That's not luck.

OpenAI o3 particularly excels in Image Generation. Inception: Mercury is 4.0x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

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93%

Inception: Mercury uses 4.3x more emoji

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55%Vocabulary68%

40wSentence Length14w

0.39Hedging0.26

4.9Bold0.7

3.8Lists3.0

0.04Emoji0.00

1.04Headings0.38

0.03Transitions0.12

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279 AI models invented the same fake scientist.

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

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Why Inception: Mercury?

2.8x cheaper overall$10.00/M in · $10.00/M out

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Why OpenAI o3?

Dead even. This one's a coin flip.

Inception: MercuryOpenAI o3

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$10.00/M

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$10.00/M

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32K

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Inception

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Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Album

Kind of Blue

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Book

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

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Kyoto

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Minecraft

Minecraft

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AI Board Game Logicreasoning

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

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Inception · Jun 2025svg

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Logic Puzzlereasoning

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

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Inception · Jun 2025text

Sally has one sister (the other sister besides herself).

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Openai · Apr 2025text

Let
• S = number of sisters in the family (girls)
• B = number of brothers in the family (boys)

Given

Sally has 3 brothers ⇒ B = 3.
Each brother has 2 sisters ⇒ every boy sees exactly 2 girls in the sibling group.
Therefore S = 2.

Since Sally herself is one of those 2 sisters, the number of sisters Sally has (other than herself) is

2 – 1 = 1.

Sally has 1 sister.

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03

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

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Inception · Jun 2025text

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.

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Openai · Apr 2025text

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SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

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Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

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

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Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

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Inception · Jun 2025text

Title: The Art of Being Unorganized

[Opening]

Hey everyone! So, I was thinking about how my life is like a well-organized library... except instead of books, it's filled with random socks and expired coupons. And instead of a librarian, I have a cat who thinks she's in charge. But let's dive into the real deal: the art of being unorganized.

[Body]

You know, I once tried to be organized. I bought one planner, colored pens, and even set reminders on my phone. For a week, I was on top of the world. I had all my appointments, deadlines, and even my lunch breaks scheduled. It was glorious. Then, I forgot to charge my phone, and suddenly, I was back to square one. But you know what they say, "The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry." Or in my case, "The best-laid plans of [Your Name] often get lost in the laundry."

Speaking of laundry, I have this system where I sort clothes by color and fabric type. It's like a rainbow of chaos. One day, I decided to put everything away. I started with the whites, then moved to the colors, and finally, the delicates. But here's the kicker: I accidentally mixed up the detergent for the delicates with the bleach for the whites. Now, I have a bunch of pink underwear that looks like it's been through a war. At least it's consistent?

And don't get me started on my kitchen. It's like a treasure hunt every time I need to make breakfast. Where did I put the eggs? Are they in the fridge, or did I leave them on the counter to harden into a science project? And the toaster? That thing is a black hole. I put bread in it, and it disappears. I've resorted to using a microwave oven just to avoid the mystery of the missing toast.

But you know what's really funny? My attempts at organization are so epic that they've become a running joke among my friends. They joke, "Hey, [Your Name], have you found your keys yet?" And I reply, "Oh, they're probably in the last place I looked." Which is usually not there. But hey, at least I'm consistent, right?

[Conclusion]

So, here's to all the unorganized people out there. We might not have our lives together, but we sure know how to keep things interesting. After all, if life were predictable, it would be boring. And who wants that? So, let's embrace the chaos, find our lost socks, and enjoy the ride. Because in the end, it's not about being organized; it's about being alive and having stories to tell. Thanks, everyone!

[Closing]

Thanks for listening! If you ever need help finding something, just look in the last place you checked. You never know, it might be there.

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Openai · Apr 2025text

(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!

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Realistic AI Interviewconversation

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

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Inception · Jun 2025text

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Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

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Character Voice Testconversation

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

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Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

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

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Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

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Inception · Jun 2025website

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Three.js 3D Gameweb design

Create a 3D building and driving game in a single self-contained HTML file using Three.js. Tests an AI's ability to combine 3D graphics, game logic, and UI interactions on the web.

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Inception · Jun 2025html

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