There are many AI tools on the market, but I rarely use them. It’s not about the cost—after all, I’ve subscribed to ChatGPT Pro. Rather, it’s about using core tools to truly understand the trends in AI development and learning from the subtle changes along the way.
Many wrappers, after a better model comes out, may no longer perform as effectively. This often requires reworking prompts or sticking with the older models for the time being.
From my recent experience, although the o1 model takes longer to process, it does provide more accurate guidance. I don’t need to ask multiple times to determine what I actually need, which has ultimately reduced my overall usage time.
Just like Google, AI has almost become an essential tool. The only difference is that it costs money. However, those unwilling to pay might risk being left behind.