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The other day, I was talking to someone in my circle super smart, works in tech and she said:

“I’m obsessed with Perplexity. Because ChatGPT can’t even search the web.”

Wait, what?

This literally made me pause.

Because yes, ChatGPT can search the web. And not just that—it can generate 20-page research reports, summarize videos, write code, and even create images and videos now.

I didn’t blame her, though.

This is what I’ve realized:
Most people are still using an outdated version of AI—in their minds.

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Here’s a quick OLD vs NEW battle of your favorite AI tools — so you don’t get left behind:

1. ChatGPT: From Smart Assistant to AI Beast

Old ChatGPT:

• Couldn’t browse the web

• Forgot everything you said

• Only did text-based answers

New ChatGPT (GPT-4o):

• Browses the web

• Creates research reports with deep search

• Has “memory” to remember important details about you

• Generates videos with Sora

• Makes stunning images with DALL·E

👉 Most powerful all-in-one AI today — but only if you're using GPT-4 or GPT-4o.

2. Claude: From “Better Writer” to Deep Thinker

Old Claude:

• Better writing than ChatGPT

• Decent coding

• No web browsing or memory

New Claude:

• Can browse the web

• Does deep reasoning (“Extended thinking”)

• Previews code output in real-time

Still lacks:

• Memory across chats

• Image/video generation

• Advanced report writing like GPT

👉 Still great for thoughtful writing and clean output.

3. Gemini (ex-Bard): From a Joke to a Juggernaut

Old Gemini:

• Bad answers

• Terrible images

• Cringe-worthy results

New Gemini (2.5 Pro & Flash):

• Codes like a pro (some say better than GPT-4)

• Generates top-tier images with Imagen 4

• Makes incredible videos with Veo 3

👉 Fantastic when used via API. Still behind on chat UI.

4. Perplexity: The Early Mover

Old Perplexity:

• The only AI that could search the web

New Perplexity:

• Now faces tough competition

• Launching Comet browser to compete with Chrome

• Aims to be your always-on AI agent

👉 I cancelled my subscription, but I still believe in their long-term roadmap.

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5. Midjourney: The OG of AI Art

Old Midjourney:

• Stunning image generation

• Only on Discord

• Messed up hands

New Midjourney:

• Now on its own site

• Still the best for dreamy, artistic visuals

• Competing with DALL·E, Imagen, Ideogram, Recraft, etc.

• Rumored to be entering 3D animation next

👉 Can’t do text in images well yet. But unmatched in aesthetics.

6. Synthesia: Corporate → Creator Shift

Old Synthesia:

• AI avatars for enterprise use

• HeyGen was for creators

New Synthesia:

• Valued at $2.1B (HeyGen = $500M)

• Avatars are smoother, more customizable

• I made a creator avatar with it — the video got 60 million views

👉 They're pushing hard into the creator economy now.

7. Gamma: From Slides to Sites

Old Gamma:

• AI that created quick slide decks

New Gamma:

• Can now create entire websites

• Integrates with top AI image models (Flux, Imagen)

• Lets you edit images inside your slides

👉 Still the fastest way to build a visual presentation or site with AI.

8. Opus Clip: From Shorts to Search

Old Opus Clip:

• Chop a long video into TikToks

• Great for repurposing YouTube videos

New Opus Clip:

• Opus Search: lets you find exact scenes across 1,000+ videos

• Clip Anything: lets you select clips visually (e.g., “MJ dunks”)

👉 A must-have for creators with a content library.

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Final Words

AI is evolving faster than most people can update their opinions.

If you think you know these tools based on what you tried a few months ago — you don’t.

You’re using the ghost of an old version.

So if you're building, creating, learning, or launching in this space…

Update your tools.
Update your mindset.
And stay curious.