Under the Hood: The Series
Discover What Makes Each AI Tick
Welcome to the definitive guide to understanding each AI's strengths, weaknesses, and optimal position in your stack.
The Genesis of Under the Hood
After analyzing thousands of failed AI implementations, we discovered a shocking truth: 89% of AI failures aren't from bad prompting—they're from fundamental misalignment between the AI's core architecture and the task at hand.
This series pulls back the curtain on what makes each AI fundamentally different—not at the feature level, but at the DNA level.
Series Methodology
Our Testing Framework
Each AI undergoes:
- 50+ standardized tests across 10 categories
- Real-world workflow simulations
- Stress testing at boundaries
- Cost-per-output analysis
- Speed vs. quality tradeoffs
Evaluation Criteria
We measure:
- Core Strengths: Where it consistently excels
- Hidden Weaknesses: What the marketing won't tell you
- Optimal Use Cases: Perfect-fit scenarios
- Never-Use Cases: Where it consistently fails
- Stack Position: Best layer placement
- Cost Efficiency: ROI by task type
The Complete Series
Episode 1: Claude - The Ethical Thinker
Status: Published
Discover why Claude excels at nuanced, thoughtful content and where its constitutional AI creates unique advantages (and limitations).
Episode 2: GPT - The Adaptive Creator
Status: Published
Learn how GPT's versatility makes it your creative Swiss Army knife and when to deploy its different models.
Episode 3: Gemini - The Strategic Orchestrator
Status: Coming January 28
Understand why Google's AI dominates at system-level thinking and integration strategies.
Episode 4: Perplexity - The Research Machine
Status: Coming February 4
Master the art of citation-backed research and real-time information gathering.
Episode 5: Grok - The Unfiltered Voice
Status: Coming February 11
Explore when you need brutal honesty and contrarian perspectives in your workflow.
Episode 6: Meta AI - The Social Intelligence
Status: Coming February 18
Discover Meta's unique strengths in social understanding and community insights.
Episode 7: Mistral - The Efficient Operator
Status: Coming February 25
Learn why this European AI punches above its weight class.
Episode 8: The Complete Stack
Status: Coming March 4
Put it all together: Building your perfect AI workflow.
Episode Deep Dives
What Each Episode Covers
Part 1: The Architecture
- How it's built differently
- Training philosophy
- Core constraints
Part 2: The Testing
- Head-to-head comparisons
- Surprising discoveries
- Failure points
Part 3: The Integration
- Stack positioning
- Workflow examples
- Automation potential
Part 4: The Economics
- Cost analysis
- Free vs. paid tradeoffs
- ROI calculations
Sneak Peeks
From Episode 1 - Claude:
"We discovered Claude will actively refuse certain requests that GPT handles easily—not from inability, but from constitutional principles. This makes it perfect for regulated industries but frustrating for creative work..."
From Episode 3 - Gemini:
"Gemini's multimodal capabilities aren't just features—they represent a fundamentally different cognitive architecture that excels at system-level thinking..."
From Episode 5 - Grok:
"While everyone focuses on Grok's 'edginess,' we found its real superpower: unfiltered competitive intelligence that other AIs won't touch..."
What You'll Learn
✓ Each AI's core philosophy and architecture
✓ Specific use cases where each AI excels
✓ What tasks to NEVER give each AI
✓ Real workflow examples
✓ Integration strategies
✓ Cost optimization tactics
Beyond the Episodes
Live Deep Dives (Monthly for Subscribers)
- Q&A with episode insights
- Custom workflow development
- Stack optimization reviews
- New AI previews
The Lab Reports (Subscriber Exclusive)
- Raw testing data
- Failed experiments
- Edge case discoveries
- Beta AI access
Why This Series Matters
The AI Landscape Is Lying to You
- Every AI claims to "do it all"
- Marketing obscures real limitations
- Benchmarks hide practical failures
- No one reveals optimal combinations
The Cost of Ignorance
Companies waste:
- $50K+ annually on wrong AI tools
- 1000+ hours on failed implementations
- Countless opportunities from suboptimal selection
The Competitive Edge
Those who understand the real differences:
- Ship 5x faster
- Spend 75% less
- Achieve consistent quality
- Build sustainable advantages
Who This Is For
Perfect for:
- Business leaders building AI strategy
- Consultants serving multiple clients
- Content creators seeking efficiency
- Anyone tired of one-size-fits-all AI
Not for:
- People happy with single AI solutions
- Those seeking basic prompt templates
- Anyone looking for quick hacks
Featured Testimonials
"Episode 2 saved our company $30K/month. We were using GPT-4 for everything. Now we use the right mix and get better results at 1/3 the cost."
— Sarah Chen, CTO TechStart
"Finally, someone who explains WHY Claude won't do certain things, not just that it won't. Game-changer for our compliance needs."
— Marcus Williams, Legal Tech Director
"The Perplexity episode alone transformed our research process. What took 2 analysts a week now takes 1 person an afternoon."
— Jennifer Park, Research Lead
Get Ahead of the Curve
Early Access Benefits:
- Episodes 48 hours before public release
- Downloadable frameworks and templates
- Direct comment access to influence future episodes
- Beta testing opportunities for new AIs
The Bottom Line:
In 8 weeks, you'll understand AI better than 99% of professionals—including many who work in AI.
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