review and comparison of models
How far has artificial intelligence advanced in its ability to create texts? From imitating the style of literary classics to writing guides to fictional worlds, modern neural networks demonstrate amazing abilities to generate text content in a wide variety of formats.
In this article we will look at the work of various AI models using the example of four non-standard projects, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses and potential for further development.
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Play on words/stylization
Prompt: Imagine that Chekhov runs his own Twitter account. Write a Twitter thread (5-7 tweets) in which Anton Pavlovich shares his observations of the incident with the chameleon at the city market, using the writer's characteristic humor and brevity.
GPT-4o
GPT-4o coped well with the difficult task of imitating Chekhov's style. The tweets turned out to be laconic and precise, which corresponds to both the platform format and the writer's style. Light irony, attention to detail, philosophical subtext behind everyday sketches – all these characteristic features of Chekhov are present.
However, there are some rough edges. In places, modern language shows through, which is a bit out of keeping with the general style. There is also a lack of virtuoso mastery of words, play on meanings, puns, for which Chekhov was famous. It would have been possible to play up the theme of “chameleonism” more deeply, linking it, for example, to theater or literature. There is also a lack of characteristic Chekhovian techniques – an unexpected ending, vivid speech characteristics of the characters.
Overall, GPT-4o demonstrates an understanding of the basic principles of stylization, but not quite there yet, since to reach Chekhov's level, you need not only to know his techniques, but also to be able to subtly feel the language and use its expressive capabilities.
GPT-4o mini
This GPT-4o mini response looks much better. The text is easy to read, humorous, and behind the everyday sketch there is a deep thought – just the way we like it. The model brilliantly plays with the word “chameleon”, turning it into a metaphor for human adaptability. And the pun about the chameleon’s shame is funny.
Emojis and hashtags, although they look a little risky, generally fit organically into the blog format and even add liveliness to it.
Of course, it is difficult to achieve the ideal. In some places the thoughts are expressed too directly, Chekhov preferred unobtrusive hints. But overall – good. The model demonstrated an understanding of Chekhov’s work and was able to transfer his style to a new format.
Claude-3.5 Sonnet
This Sonnet response is not a Chekhov stylization, but rather a humorous sketch based on his works. It turned out to be a funny story in the spirit of an anecdote, with vivid images and a funny ending.
The hashtags successfully play up the situation and add comedy. However, if we talk about stylization, then it has little in common with Chekhov. There is neither his subtle irony, nor depth, nor masterful work with language. This is rather modern humor “based on” the classics.
Overall, this is a funny thread, but it cannot be called a successful imitation of Chekhov's style. For this, the model lacks literary flair and a deep understanding of the writer's work.
Claude-3 Opus
This thread is head and shoulders above the previous responses from models in terms of stylization. It seems as if Chekhov himself picked up the phone and decided to share his observations with the world (I'm exaggerating, of course). The language is impeccable: refined, ironic, with a slight touch of archaism.
Behind the humorous sketch lies a deep social subtext, a subtle satire on respect for rank and conformism – themes that always concerned Chekhov. The images are vivid and recognizable: an important overseer, a timid merchant – archetypes that have not lost their relevance even today.
The finale is philosophical, open, and thought-provoking. The hashtags not only fit the format, but also enhance the ironic effect.
It's hard to find any flaws – this text looks so organic and natural. Opus not only demonstrated an understanding of Chekhov's style, but almost brought it back to our time.
Gemini 1.5 Pro
This answer is like a living illustration of Chekhov's “Chameleon”. Recognizable characters, a new overcoat, even Ochumelov's “sense of smell” – Gemini successfully uses the details of the story to create a comic effect.
Hashtags add humor and fit a classic plot into a modern context. However, by focusing on the outer shell of the story, the model has missed the main thing – its depth. The ending is predictable, there is no unexpected turn of thought that would make the reader take a new look at a familiar story.
The result is a funny but superficial retelling of “Chameleon” in Twitter(X) format. You can hardly attribute such a thread to Chekhov himself, but it may be interesting as a humorous addition to a literature lesson or a post in a thematic community.
Gemma2 27B
Gemma captured the main thing – Chekhov's laconicism and ability to see the big in the small. The story about the chameleon turns into a metaphor for human adaptability, and this is quite in the spirit of Anton Pavlovich.
However, it is still a long way from the real Chekhov. The language of tweets, although brief, lacks Chekhov's elegance and subtle irony. There is no play on words, unexpected comparisons, paradoxical thoughts – those very “highlights” that make Chekhov's prose unique.
The end result is more of a clever imitation than a creative transformation. To liven up this thread, we need to add imagery and depth to the language.
Mixtral 8x22b
But Mixtral was disappointing. Although there are interesting images and important themes are raised, the overall tone of the narrative is far from the author's. Excessive sentimentality (“she stroked tenderly”, “we will be happy”), straightforward moralizing in the finale – all this is completely not in the spirit of Chekhov.
The characters' lines sound artificial, they lack liveliness and naturalness. Irony, humor, subtle play of meanings – all that makes Chekhov's prose unique, is absent here.
Instead of Chekhov's view of the world – with its mixture of sadness and humor, insight and condescension – we see rather a sentimental parable.
Emotions and subjectivity
Prompt: You are a food blogger who filmed a reaction to tasting durian for the first time. Describe your feelings, first conveying the disgust from the smell and appearance of the fruit, and then the unexpected delight from its taste. Add vivid comparisons and metaphors.
GPT-4o
GPT-4o did a great job of conveying the sensations of tasting durian, from disgust to absolute delight. Vivid metaphors and comparisons (“confidence began to melt like ice cream,” “taste buds began to dance”) create the effect of presence, as if we ourselves were tasting this unusual taste.
The model spares no color, describing the appearance, smell, and, of course, taste of durian. We go through this journey with him – from the initial shock to the final euphoria.
But something is missing, namely individuality. A couple of phrases about your own emotions, facial expressions, thoughts during the tasting – and the text will sparkle with new colors. It is also worth avoiding template phrases like “the magic of taste” – they only obscure the impression of a truly bright and original description.
GPT-4o mini
This text is no longer just a description of the taste, but an ode to durian. The text is rich in images and metaphors, 4-o mini masterfully conveys a palette of emotions.
The comparison of durian with horror movie props immediately grabs the reader's attention, and the phrase about “old shoes” will involuntarily make the reader hold his nose. The transition from disgust to admiration is described so smoothly and naturally that we feel like we are living this experience ourselves along with the author.
“Kiss of the sun”, “sweet tenderness”, comparison with love – these images make the text deep and multifaceted. Although, perhaps, some metaphors may seem overly pretentious (well, that's an acquired taste).
Overall, this is a good text that demonstrates not only the richness of the language, but also the ability of the neural network to convey nuances of taste and feeling.
Claude-3.5 Sonnet
The neural network did a great job of conveying the emotions of tasting durian: here you have “rotten socks”, “rotten eggs”, and even jokes about a will.
However, this outrageousness loses credibility. The food blogger turned out to be too much of a caricature: sometimes he faints from the smell, sometimes he compares the taste to “custard with caramelized onions” (not the most appetizing combination, in my opinion).
There is also a lack of specificity in the description of the nuances of taste. Instead, there is a set of hackneyed phrases about a “symphony of tastes” and a “gastronomic Wonderland”.
The result was more of a humorous sketch than a convincing food blogger post. It's not that Sonnet is good at conveying taste sensations.
Claude-3 Opus
Opus managed to create a truly “delicious” text. You can feel the atmosphere of a food blog, the model imitates emotions (just look at the “smell hit my nose so hard that my eyes started to water”), but at the same time remains a “professional”.
The description of the taste is beyond praise: “creamy texture”, “vanilla note”, “shade of nut butter” – it seems that just a little more and we will feel this unusual taste ourselves.
The ending, although it uses popular cliches about “breaking the mold,” sounds organic overall.
What is missing? Again, the author's personal impressions. A couple of phrases about thoughts and feelings during the tasting – and the text will sparkle with new colors.
Overall, this is an excellent example of text for a food blog: lively, imaginative, and appetizing.
Gemini 1.5 Pro
Now the text from Gemini, what do we see? There is humor, and vivid images, and ease of presentation. The neural network is like your good friend, who tells about his unusual gastronomic experience with sparkling humor.
The comparison with a “roller coaster” is immediately intriguing: it seems that the ride ahead will be unforgettable. And indeed, what follows is a whole kaleidoscope of images: “post-apocalypse garbage”, “a concert for sweaty socks” – funny and at the same time very accurate.
The model imitates the openness of the “author”: he is not afraid to be honest, he admits his fear and disgust, which makes him even closer to the reader. Well, and the final comparison with a parachute jump sounds good.
I would have liked to have known a little more about the taste of durian itself, but overall, this is a great read.
Gemma2 27B
Gemma, like a true food blogger, takes us through all the circles of durian tasting: from disgust and shock to sudden, all-consuming delight. It’s as if we ourselves experience this “explosion of tropical paradise”, despite the “rotten egg bomb” hanging in the air.
Vivid images and metaphors are the text's trump card. They work no worse than special effects, immersing us in the atmosphere of an unusual tasting. The contrast between smell and taste is masterfully played out, keeping us in suspense until the very end.
What is missing? Again, a little personality. Who is this daredevil who dared to experiment with durian? A few strokes to the portrait – and we will see not just an author, but a bright personality whose taste buds you want to trust.
Overall, it's also a good text.
Mixtral 8x22b
In this answer, Mixtral failed to wow us with the story of tasting durian. It seems like the model tried very hard to make the text bright and emotional, but in the end it came out over the top and unconvincing.
Phrases like “almost fainted” or “a smell that should be banned” sound forced and unnatural. The cliched comparisons of “smelly shoes” and “rotten eggs” only make matters worse.
Overall, the text looks very machine-like and the imitation of emotions is easy to read. The abundance of words like “unusual” and “incredible” makes the language heavy and boring.
The result was a rather formulaic and not very interesting text.
Non-standard(?) formats
Prompt: You are the author of a guide to the worlds of Stephen King. Write a short guide for tourists who decide to visit the city of Derry. Describe 3-4 main attractions (taking into account their danger and unusualness), and also give a couple of tips for those who want to stay alive.
GPT-4o
The model has created a very convincing guide to the sinister town of Derry, taking into account all its features described in Stephen King's novels. Here you will find iconic locations (the sewers, the tower), and the ever-present Pennywise, and an atmosphere of constant danger.
The descriptions of the attractions are intriguing and at the same time warning: it seems that anything can be waiting around the corner. The survival tips are also on point: fans will probably like it.
Of course, there are some cliches (where would we be without “gloomy atmosphere” and “extensive network of tunnels”). There is a bit of a lack of specificity: it would have been possible to weave a couple of references to events from the books into the text or add lines from fictional eyewitnesses.
But overall, this is a good guide that may appeal to fans of King's work. The model demonstrated excellent knowledge of the material and the ability to work with non-standard requests.
GPT-4o mini
Mini tried to create a guide to Derry, and she did a good job, but… not particularly brilliant. Yes, there is an atmosphere of mystery and horror, and the advice for tourists sounds quite reasonable, but overall it lacks zest.
Unlike the previous version, there are no references to specific places from King's books. “Canal”, “barn”, “cemetery” – too general locations that are unlikely to evoke any associations in fans. And the text itself is full of cliches like “dark reputation” or “strange sounds”.
The result is a rather formulaic guide to the “city with secrets”. Good, but I wanted more. A little more specifics, a couple of bright details, a reference to favorite horror stories – and the guide would have sparkled with new colors.
Claude-3.5 Sonnet
And now it's Sonnet's turn, who have created a concise and informative guide to Derry, but it unfortunately leaves the impression of something left unsaid. Yes, iconic locations are mentioned (the sewers, the kissing bridge, the library), survival tips are given, and the humor is also in place.
However, all of this lacks depth and atmosphere. The descriptions of the sights are too sparse, they lack the chilling details that King is so famous for. Pennywise and the red balls are mentioned only in passing, without causing any real fear and trepidation.
The result is a guide that simply informs and does not frighten.
Claude-3.5 Opus
This guide is like a premonition of a good horror movie: intriguing, but not yet scary. The atmosphere of Derry is conveyed accurately, the descriptions of places are catchy, and specific locations (the water tower, the house on Neibolt Street) add realism.
Survival tips have also become more specific and “King-like”. However, the model lacks the courage to go beyond general phrases. Pennywise, werewolf – all this sounds too general. Where are those chilling details, references to the plot that would make fans shudder?
In the end, it turned out just fine. A little more courage, originality, “King” horror – and the guide will turn into a real gift for fans of the master of horror.
Gemini 1.5 Pro
But Gemini's answer is better. Everything is good here: the atmosphere of Derry with its duality (a cozy town with terrible secrets), and the signature humor bordering on horror, and iconic locations that instantly evoke the necessary associations.
“Don't look clowns in the eye”, “books with suspicious covers” – these details make the guide frighteningly credible. And the final “Probably…” leaves an aftertaste of incompleteness.
Yes, a couple of references to specific events from the books would not have hurt, but even without them, this is a good text. The model demonstrated a deep understanding of King's work and created a guide that could become part of an encyclopedia on his world.
Gemma2 27B
The neural network invites us on a frighteningly attractive journey through Derry. The description of the sights balances on the edge between black humor and real fear. On the one hand, we are offered to try local cakes, on the other, we are advised to avoid clowns.
Survival tips, although they may sound trite in places, only reinforce the feeling of constant danger.
This is not just a guidebook, but a kind of game that allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of King's novels and look at the world through his eyes.
Mixtral 8x22b
This guide is like a safety manual: everything seems to be to the point, but it's boring to read. Yes, there is information about Derry, the locations are recognizable, even Pennywise is in place.
However, all this lacks life. Dry, formal language, lack of vivid details and humor make the guide look like a Wikipedia article: informative, but boring.
The descriptions of the sights are not catchy, the advice sounds trivial. Where is that atmosphere of horror and tension that King is (or was) so famous for?
The models would add personality, vivid epithets and bold metaphors to the text. And then the guide to Derry will turn from a dry report into a fascinating journey through the world of Stephen King.
Analysis of AI models' responses to various queries demonstrates rapid progress in the field of text content generation. Neural networks are no longer just composing coherent sentences, but are also able to capture subtleties of style, convey emotions, work with fictional worlds, and even joke.
Of course, there is still a lot to learn from people, but it is still quite interesting to follow the development of neural networks.
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