Sam Altman just called “code red” at OpenAI. Google’s Gemini jumped from 450M to 650M monthly users in three months. Anthropic is winning enterprise customers. The AI race isn’t slowing down.
What I find more interesting than the headlines is how people are actually using these tools day to day, especially those who use a variety of AIs. Here’s my current AI mix and what I typically use each one for.
50% Claude for strategic thinking, collaboration, Projects, vibe coding apps, AI-powered simulation apps, infographics, frameworks, interactive models
20% Gemini/NotebookLM for collaboration, deep research, Gems, learning (AI podcasts and video explainers), AI in Google Workspace, images (image below is courtesy of Gemini Nano Banana Pro)
20% ChatGPT for collaboration, custom GPTs, chained GPTs in workflows, agent mode, images, advanced voice mode with video. (I lump Microsoft Copilot and Studio in here because it’s built on top of ChatGPT.)
10% Perplexity for daily, ad-hoc search
I’ve been a heavy Claude user for 2+ years, but I recently upgraded to Claude Max ($100/month) because it’s become a workhorse as a thinking partner.
That said, I’m not loyal to any single tool. I’m pragmatic. The best tool for the job wins, and that changes fast. But honestly, I get the best of all worlds because we have complementary superpowers and overcome each other’s weaknesses. I guide and orchestrate them as a team.
Case in point: I asked all three to pick the image for this post. They all disagreed. Which is exactly why I orchestrate them instead of picking a favorite.
Then there is video. I don’t do much of it yet, but Sora and Veo are both getting impressive. If that becomes part of my workflow, the mix shifts.
The bigger point here is your AI tech stack is personal. It depends on the work you do, your strengths and gaps, your budget, your preferences, and yes, what your company allows. There’s no single “right” answer.
And with these tools leapfrogging each other constantly, expect your mix to keep evolving. Google’s on a tear with Gemini in Google Workspace and Studio. My mix is about to change again! 🙂
I’m curious… what does your AI mix look like right now? And how has it changed in the last few months?