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John Siwicki
Jan 01, 2026
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For the first time since ChatGPT launched, I can’t tell you which AI model to use.

It’s the most important shift in the AI landscape this year.

Gemini 3 Pro tops the LMSYS Arena. Claude Opus 4.5 dominates coding tasks. GPT-5.2 wins on versatility. Grok 4.1 undercuts everyone on price. Each claim is true. None of them helps you decide.

Here’s why that’s act…

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