7 AI Tools You Can Ask Almost Anything — and Actually Get Useful Answers

There was a time when choosing an AI assistant was easy.

You opened ChatGPT.

Done.

Today?

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok… and then another 47 tools appear before you've even finished your coffee. 😁

The interesting part is that there isn't necessarily one AI that's best at everything.

Some are excellent general-purpose assistants.

Some are better at deep reasoning.

Others are great with images, documents and data.

And some are particularly useful when you need fast answers or creative brainstorming.

The original vc.ru article compares seven AI models and also highlights several principles for writing better prompts.

So instead of asking:

“Which AI is the best?”

Let's ask a much more useful question:

“Which AI is best for this particular job?”

🥇 1. ChatGPT — The All-Rounder

Let's start with the obvious one.

ChatGPT is the tool you can throw almost anything at.

Need to:

• write something;
• brainstorm ideas;
• explain a difficult topic;
• analyze a document;
• write code;
• create a plan;
• generate content?

It's usually a solid choice.

Its biggest advantage is versatility.

Think of it as a Swiss Army knife.

It may not be the absolute best specialist for every single task, but it can handle a ridiculous number of different jobs.

🥈 2. Claude — When You Need More Depth

Claude becomes especially interesting when you're dealing with:

• long documents;
• complex reasoning;
• detailed analysis;
• editing;
• research;
• long-form writing;
• code.

For example:

“Here's a 40-page document. Identify contradictions, summarize the major arguments and propose a new structure.”

That's where a deeper reasoning model can really shine.

Claude feels less like:

“Give me something quickly.”

and more like:

“Sit down. Let's actually figure this out.”

😄

🥉 3. Gemini — When Text Isn't Enough

Gemini's major advantage is its ability to work across different types of information.

You can give it:

📷 images
📊 spreadsheets
📄 documents
💻 code

and ask questions about them.

For example:

“Here's a screenshot of my advertising dashboard. Find unusual numbers and explain what might be happening.”

Or:

“Analyze this sales spreadsheet and identify products whose performance has suddenly dropped.”

That's a very different way of using AI.

⚡ 4. Grok — For Ideas and Brainstorming

Grok is often interesting when you want a more direct conversational style and unconventional ideas.

It's useful for:

• brainstorming;
• creative concepts;
• alternative perspectives;
• unusual ideas;
• exploratory conversations.

For example:

“Give me 20 provocative ideas for an advertising campaign. Avoid generic marketing clichés.”

That's where a more unconventional style can be useful.

But remember:

A confident answer isn't necessarily a correct answer.

Facts still need verification.

🚀 5. Claude Sonnet — The Everyday Workhorse

If the heavier Claude models are the big guns, Sonnet is more like your everyday workhorse.

Translate something?

Sure.

Summarize a document?

Sure.

Write a social post?

Yep.

Explain a concept?

Absolutely.

Generate headline ideas?

Easy.

For everyday work, you often don't need the most powerful model available.

Using a supercomputer to translate “Hello” is a little excessive. 😂

🧠 6. Advanced Models — For Complex Problems

Many AI platforms offer more powerful versions of their models.

Their purpose is simple:

More complex tasks can benefit from more reasoning power.

For example:

“Analyze three business models, compare their economics and risks, identify dependencies and create a testing strategy.”

That's very different from:

“Write a birthday message.”

Using the most powerful model available for every tiny task is like driving a Ferrari to buy a loaf of bread.

You can.

But… why? 😁

⚡ 7. Smaller Models — When Speed Matters

Not every question requires a 15-page philosophical essay.

Sometimes you just need:

“Translate this.”

Or:

“Fix this sentence.”

Or:

“Give me three headlines.”

For those tasks, smaller and faster models can be perfect.

The principle is simple:

Don't use a hammer to press a button.

🏆 So Which AI Is Actually the Best?

Here's the honest answer:

It depends on the job.

A practical starting point looks like this:

Task

AI to try

General-purpose work

ChatGPT

Deep analysis

Claude

Images + data

Gemini

Brainstorming

Grok

Everyday writing

Claude Sonnet

Complex reasoning

Advanced models

Quick routine tasks

Smaller models

This isn't really a “winner's table.”

It's more like a toolbox map.

And that's a much more useful way to think about AI.

🤯 But There's a Bigger Problem Than Choosing the AI

You can use the most powerful AI model available.

And still get…

complete nonsense.

Why?

Because your prompt was:

“Tell me about marketing.”

That's like walking into a professional consultancy and saying:

“So… tell me something.” 😂

🎯 How to Ask AI Better Questions

1. Give Context

Bad:

“Write a Telegram post.”

Better:

“Write a Telegram post about AI tools. The audience is beginners aged 25–45. Use simple language, a friendly tone and light humor. Keep it around 1,500 characters.”

Now the AI actually knows what you're trying to do.

👤 2. Give It a Role

For example:

“You are an experienced Telegram marketing strategist.”

This gives the model a useful frame for the response.

You don't need a three-page description of the role.

One clear sentence is often enough.

📐 3. Specify the Format

Want a table?

Say:

“Create a table.”

Want five ideas?

Say:

“Give me five options.”

Want something short?

Say:

“Keep each answer under 50 words.”

The clearer the format, the less time you'll spend saying:

“No, no, no… not like that.” 😁

🧩 4. Give It the Information It Needs

Don't ask:

“Create an ad for my product.”

Instead, provide:

• product description;
• benefits;
• target audience;
• price;
• customer objections.

Then say:

“Create an advertising campaign using this information.”

The difference can be huge.

🔄 5. Iterate

This is one of the most important habits.

The first answer isn't great?

Don't throw the conversation away.

Tell the AI:

“Make it less formal.”

Then:

“Add more concrete examples.”

Then:

“Remove generic advice.”

Then:

“Make it more conversational and slightly humorous.”

That's how you get closer to the result you actually want.

Good prompting isn't always one perfect prompt.

Sometimes it's simply a good conversation.

💡 One More Question You Should Always Try

After getting an answer, ask:

“What am I missing?”

Or:

“What are the weaknesses in your answer?”

Or:

“What alternative approaches haven't we considered?”

This turns AI from a text generator into something closer to a digital sparring partner.

And that's much more useful.

🚨 The Bottom Line

You don't need to find one AI that does everything.

Build your own toolkit.

For example:

ChatGPT → general tasks

Claude → long-form writing and analysis

Gemini → images and documents

Grok → brainstorming and unconventional ideas

Smaller models → routine work

Then switch depending on what you're actually doing.

Because:

“Which AI is the best?”

isn't always the right question.

A better question is:

“Which AI is best for my specific task?”

And that question can save you a surprising amount of time.

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