Intro

Ever wondered how the AI you're talking to makes sure it's telling you the truth, or how it comes up with fresh ideas instead of just repeating what's already out there? With so many powerful AIs like Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, and ChatGPT at our fingertips, it's fascinating to see their different approaches to these crucial questions. Our goal isn't to declare a single "winner," but to explore the unique ways each of these free versions tackles information accuracy and the generation of new insights. Let's dive in and see what makes each one tick!

Gemini

Free Version Capability: Gemini 2.5 Flash, "DeepResearch."

Q1: How do you ensure accuracy and avoid making things up?

Notes: https://g.co/gemini/share/be913c071f76

One cool feature with Gemini and its Canvas feature is that it allows you to create many different coded pages out of a written document.

Webpage: https://g.co/gemini/share/7167e038dd86

Q2: How do you find new connections and ideas instead of just repeating information?

Notes: https://g.co/gemini/share/3af3246cc4a4

Webpage: https://g.co/gemini/share/62dbf9b437cc

Grok

Free Version Capability: Grok 3, "DeeperSearch."

Q1: How do you ensure accuracy and avoid making things up?

Notes: https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5_83bb3685-1214-485b-80e3-72e810d9647b

Q2: How do you find new connections and ideas instead of just repeating information?

Notes: https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5_a6cfebb9-054b-434c-98e4-d8eb9707ef01

Perplexity

Free Version Capability: Perplexity, "Research”, only 3 a day.

Q1: How do you ensure accuracy and avoid making things up?

Notes: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/how-do-you-make-sure-the-infor-nmAEO9_hQ1C5n0q4L82t5w?0=d#0

Q2: How do you find new connections and ideas instead of just repeating information?

Notes: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/reserach-into-this-question-wh-aREHOytlQi27hncZqe7UcQ

ChatGPT

Free Version Capability: ChatGPT, "Research”, only 5 a month.

Q1: How do you ensure accuracy and avoid making things up?

Notes: https://chatgpt.com/s/t_6865c49928c881918159ceea9a7a350e

Q2: How do you find new connections and ideas instead of just repeating information?

Notes: https://chatgpt.com/s/t_6865c8bc8c4c819193afa7313ec5a989

Conclusion

As we've seen, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, and ChatGPT each bring a distinct philosophy to the table when it comes to ensuring accuracy and fostering new ideas. From Gemini's emphasis on deep research and traceability, to Perplexity's transparent source citations, and the expansive knowledge bases of Grok and ChatGPT, there's a unique strength in each. The beauty lies not in finding a single "best," but in appreciating the diverse ways these AIs empower us with reliable information and fresh perspectives.

Note: This was written by AI for quick and easy updates.