Creative Generation
LibraryBrainstorming, innovation, naming, alternatives.
Best AI modes
ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini
Avoid
Fact checking and critical decisions.
Human review
Recommended.
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The AI Capability Decision Tree
Choose the right AI capability before choosing a tool.
Different AI tasks require different levels of reasoning, creativity, evidence, and human judgment. This tool helps identify the most appropriate AI capability before selecting ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or other AI systems.
Step 1 · What are you trying to accomplish?
Step 2 · Refine the choice
Pick a work type first. The second question will appear automatically.
AI Capability Library
Drafting
LibraryEmails, reports, presentations, documentation.
Best AI modes
ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot
Avoid
Publishing without human review.
Human review
Mandatory.
Communication Personalization
LibraryTone, audience, culture, relationship.
Best AI modes
ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini
Avoid
Using generic output for sensitive relationships.
Human review
Mandatory.
Knowledge Search
LibraryInternal documentation, policies, handbooks, knowledge bases.
Best AI modes
NotebookLM · Custom GPT · RAG · Claude Projects
Avoid
Answers without source grounding.
Human review
Mandatory.
Search
LibraryCurrent facts, web information, news.
Best AI modes
Gemini · Perplexity · ChatGPT Search · Claude Search
Avoid
Treating search snippets as final truth.
Human review
Recommended.
Extended Reasoning
LibraryStrategy, trade-offs, decision making, complex planning.
Best AI modes
ChatGPT Reasoning · Claude Thinking · Gemini Thinking · DeepSeek R1
Avoid
Delegating the decision itself.
Human review
Always.
Deep Research
LibraryMarket research, academic research, competitive intelligence, business analysis.
Best AI modes
ChatGPT Deep Research · Gemini Deep Research · Perplexity Research · STORM · PERCH
Avoid
Fast answers without source discipline.
Human review
Always.
Data Analysis
LibraryCSV, Excel, KPIs, survey, CRM exports.
Best AI modes
ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis · Gemini · Copilot
Avoid
Skipping data cleaning and interpretation checks.
Human review
Mandatory.
Automation
LibraryRepeated workflows, structured tasks, system handoffs.
Best AI modes
Make · Zapier · n8n · Apps Script
Avoid
Automating confusion.
Human review
Mandatory.
Knowledge Assistant
LibraryInternal FAQs, admissions, HR, student services, policies.
Best AI modes
NotebookLM · Custom GPT · Internal RAG
Avoid
Uncited answers and stale source material.
Human review
Mandatory.