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gpt5 is smarter than you are

Will Schenk September 4, 2025

gpt5 is smarter than you are

gpt5 can choose to be so smart it's almost impossible to judge. Lets see how it does on some unanswerable questions and if it can totally replace google.

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Code Generation with Local Models

Will Schenk August 20, 2025

Code Generation with Local Models

Small, local AI models deliver surprisingly effective results for everyday tasks. Also llama3.2 is surprisingly fast and gpt-oss is surprisingly good.

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gpt-5 and gpt-oss

Will Schenk August 13, 2025

gpt-5 and gpt-oss

OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch stole headlines, but GPT-OSS quietly made local AI a lot more practical. This post covers what’s new, how to run it with Ollama or LM Studio, and why context size can change your results.

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How I classify models

Will Schenk January 21, 2025

How I classify models

Small models are smart yet limited in knowledge; foundation models possess both deep understanding and extensive knowledge but lack structured problem-solving approaches. Educated models like DeepResearch excel by combining learned reasoning processes with large memory capacities, enabling them to adapt effectively to complex tasks while handling vast information instantaneously.

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AI for research: DeepResearch a clear winner

Will Schenk January 12, 2025

AI for research: DeepResearch a clear winner

Asking the tough questions: DeepResearch excels in depth and comprehensiveness, while o1, Sonnet 3.5, and DeepSeek with DeepThought provide comparable results for complex inquiries. Smaller models like phi4 and llama3.2 are deemed inadequate for intricate topics.

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Learning on the go with NotebookLM

Will Schenk January 9, 2025

Learning on the go with NotebookLM

By utilizing NotebookLM, an AI model capable of generating audio summaries and interactive conversations, you can create customized podcasts on-the-go. You can also join the conversation.

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