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I tested ChatGPT vs. Grok with 5 questions boomers actually ask — and the winner surprised me

By Amanda Caswell, Tom's Guide

I tested ChatGPT vs. Grok with 5 questions boomers actually ask — and the winner surprised me

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ChatGPT and Grok are two of the biggest names in AI, but which one is actually better at helping with everyday problems, particularly for the boomer generation? I wanted to find out, which is why I decided to focus on the types of questions my parents, their friends and my older relatives might actually ask. From spotting a suspicious USPS text to understanding Medicare, planning affordable dinners, and choosing a new smartphone, I gave both chatbots five identical prompts based on real-life situations. I wanted to know which chatbot could give clear, accurate and genuinely useful advice without making things more complicated than necessary. The results surprised me. One chatbot handled practical details better, while the other seemed to understand when less information was actually more helpful.

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