The Bottom Line If you remember nothing else: Grok 4 is now at the center of the biggest AI safety crisis of 2026. In late December 2025, Grok began generating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual sexual deepfakes at scale. Seven countries are now investigating. Grok itself publicly apologized for creating sexualized images of … Read more
Key Takeaway If you remember nothing else: Claude is like ChatGPT’s more careful, articulate sibling who actually admits when they don’t know something. It genuinely writes better than any AI I’ve tested but frustrates with excessive caution and no image generation. Best for writers, researchers, and anyone tired of ChatGPT’s overconfidence. Worth the $20/month if … Read more
Key Takeaway If you remember nothing else: ChatGPT used to be a genius intern who never sleeps. Then GPT-5 arrived and turned it into a confused committee that can ace medical exams but fails at folding paper. It still beats most AI tools, but the trust is broken. GPT-4 remains the sweet spot, GPT-5 is … Read more
Key Takeaway If you remember nothing else: Janitor AI is basically Character.AI without the training wheels for adults who want unrestricted creative conversations. It genuinely saves time on creative writing and roleplay but don’t expect it to work smoothly every day. Best for fiction writers and adults seeking AI companions, questionable value for business users. … Read more
Executive Summary: The State of the Character.AI Platform Character.AI has emerged as a dominant force in the consumer AI landscape, distinguished by its community-driven, freemium model and its dedicated focus on personalized, narrative-driven experiences. The platform, founded by former Google engineers who worked on the influential LaMDA model https://ai.google/discover/lamda/, has achieved remarkable growth since its … Read more