ChatGPT

Pros

• Effective at explaining complex technical concepts in an accessible way.
• Strong performance with simple, well-defined tasks like ffmpeg commands or structuring lists.
• Useful for long-term memory of user preferences and workflow styles.
• Can help identify potential failure modes in a task before execution when prompted correctly.

Cons

• Frequent hallucinations, particularly with coding cmdlets and technical modules.
• Writing style is often described as recognizable, formulaic, and difficult to make 'human.'
• Tendency to validate flawed user premises rather than correcting them.
• Reported inclusion of paid advertisements disguised as organic recommendations.
• Struggles with accuracy in image recognition and real-time pricing data.

Caveats

• Project-specific information in the chat context can quickly become outdated.
• The 'chatbot' interface may lead users to rely on it for human-level reasoning it cannot actually perform.
• Vision Pro users have reported stability issues with the native app, requiring Safari workarounds.
• Vision-based prompting often latches onto the wrong details in screenshots or images.

Best for

• Conceptual learning and troubleshooting explanations.
• Summarizing long talking points into structured formats.
• Generating boilerplate code or simple automation scripts.
• Iterative prompt engineering for repetitive tasks.

Avoid if

• You require 100% factual accuracy without the time to cross-reference.
• You need current market pricing for travel or used goods.
• You are looking for high-quality, undetectable creative writing.
• You are a student or professional who needs to develop deep, foundational knowledge of a subject.