The hottest AI models, what they do, and how to use them

Artificial intelligence models are directed at an amazing pace, by everyone from major technology companies such as Google to startups such as Openai and Anthropic. It can be followed by the latest of that overwhelming.

In addition to confusion is that artificial intelligence models are often promoted based on industry standards. But these technical scales often reveal how they really use real people and companies.

To reduce noise, Techcrunch has collected an overview of the most advanced artificial intelligence models that have been released since 2024, with details about how to use it and what is best. We will keep this list updated with the latest launch operations as well.

There is literally more than a million model of artificial intelligence there: embrace the face, for example, hosts more than 1.4 million. So this list may miss some models that work better, in one way or another.

Artificial intelligence models were issued in 2025

Google Gemini 2.5

Guemini 2.5 Pro experimental, a thinking model, is to create web applications and code agents according to Google. It is less than a single popular coding standard compared to Claud Sonnet 3.7. The form requires an advanced subscription in Gueini monthly.

Chatgpt-4O photo generator

Openai has upgraded the current GPT-4O to create images, not just the text. Soon the Souped-UP virus model to convert images to Studio Ghibli-STYLE Anime went, although clear concerns of copyright. GPT-4O, at least, requires $ 20 per month to subscribe to the Chatgpt Plus subscription.

Fixed virtual camera of artificial intelligence

The stability of the starting up of AI’s image has launched a model that the company says can create 3D scenes and camera corners from one two -dimensional image. However, it is still struggling with scenes characterized by more complex elements such as humans and moving water. The model is available for the use of non -commercial research on Lugingface.

COHERE’s Aya VISION

COHERE released a multimedia model called Aya VISION, which claims to be better in separating things like commenting on photos and answering questions about pictures. It also excels in languages ​​other than the English language, unlike other models, allegations. It is available for free on WhatsApp.

Openai’s GPT 4.5 “Orion”

Openai calls Orion its largest model so far, describing strong “global knowledge” and “emotional intelligence”. However, it suffers from weak standards compared to the most recent thinking models. Orion is available to subscribers of the 200 dollar Openai plan per month.

Claude Sony 3.7

Anthropor says that this is the first “hybrid” thinking model in this field, because it can make quick answers and thinking really about things when needed. It also gives users to control the period in which the model can think, to each anthropor. Sonnet 3.7 is available for all Claude users, but heavier users will need a $ 20 plan per month.

Xai’s Grok 3

GROK 3 is the latest main model of Xai that was established from Elon Musk. It is claimed that it exceeds the other leading models in mathematics, science and coding. The X model requires a premium (which is $ 50 a month)

Openai O3-MINI

This is the latest model of thinking about Openai and is improved for STEM tasks such as coding, mathematics and science. It is not a stronger model in Openai, but because it is smaller, the company says it is much less expensive. It is available for free but requires a subscription to heavy users.

Openai Deep Research

Openai’s deep research is designed to conduct in -depth research on a topic with clear martyrdom. This service is only available with a ChatGPT subscription for $ 200 a month. Openai recommends everything from science to shopping research, but beware that hallucinations are still a problem for Amnesty International.

Mistral Le Chat

Mistral launched LE Chat apps, a multimedia personal assistant. Mistral demands the LE chat claim faster than any other chatbot. It also has a paid copy with an updated press from Agence France -Presse. LE Monde tests have been impressive, although he made more errors than ChatGPT.

Openai worker

The Openai player is supposed to be a personal trainee who can independently do things, such as helping you buy groceries. Chatgpt Pro subscription requires $ 200 a month. Artificial intelligence agents hold a lot of promise, but they are still experimental: one of the Washington Post’s auditors says that the operator decided on his own to ask for dozens of eggs for $ 31, driven by using a reference credit card.

Google Gemini 2.0 Pro experimental

The long -awaited pioneering Google Gemini model says it is superior to coding and understanding general knowledge. It also has a high -context window of 2 million icons, which helps users who need to process huge parts of the text quickly. The service (at least) requires the Google One Ai Premium subscription for $ 19.99 a month.

Artificial intelligence models were issued in 2024

Deepsek R1

This Chinese AI model took the silicon valley from the storm. Deepseek’s R1 works well on coding and mathematics, while the open source nature means that anyone can operate locally. In addition, it’s free. However, R1 combines Chinese government control and faces an increasing ban to send user data to China.

Deep Research Gemini

Deep research summarizes the results of Google’s search in a simple and accurate document. The service is useful for students and anyone else needs a quick search summ. However, its quality is not as good as a real leaf, the pendant review. Deep search requires the Google One Ai Premium subscription for $ 19.99.

Meta Llama 3.3 70B

This is the latest and most advanced version of Meta Llama Ai models. Meta described this version as cheaper and most efficient so far, especially for mathematics, general knowledge and the following education. It is free and open source.

Openai Sora

Sora is a model that creates realistic videos based on the text. Although he can generate full scenes instead of just clips, Openai admits that he is often born “unrealistic physics.” It is currently available only on the paid versions of ChatGPT, starting with Plus, which is $ 20 per month.

Alibaba Qwen Qwq-32B-PREVIEW

This model is one of the few competitors Openai’s O1 on certain industry standards, superior in mathematics and coding. Ironically, “Thinking Model” has “room for improvement in logical thinking,” says Ali Baba. It also includes Chinese government control and techcrunch test offers. It is free and open source.

The use of human computer

The use of CLADE’s computer aims to control your computer to complete tasks such as coding or reserving a plane ticket, which makes it predetermined for the Openai operator. Use the computer, however, remains in the beta. API pricing: $ 0.80 per million icons of inputs and $ 4 per million symbols of production.

Xai’s Grok 2

Elon Musk’s Ai, Xai, launched a reinforced version of Grok 2 Chatbot, the pioneer who claims to be “three times faster”. Free users are limited to 10 questions each two hours on GROK, while subscribers to X Premium and Premium+ plans have the limits of higher use. Xai also launched a photo generator, Aurora, producing very realistic pictures, including some graphic or violent content.

Openai O1

The Openai’s O1 family aims to produce better answers through “thinking” through responses through the feature of hidden thinking. The model exceeds coding, mathematics and safety, as Openai claims, but has problems trying to deceive humans as well. Using O1 requires subscribing to Chatgpt Plus, which is $ 20 a month.

Claude Sonit Socialist 3.5

Clauds Sonnet 3.5 is typical anthropologist as the best in the chapter. He became known for its coding capabilities and is considered the interior chatbot for chosen technology. The model can be accessed for free on Claude, although heavy users will need a monthly subscription of $ 20. Although he can understand the pictures, it cannot be born.

Openai GPT 4O-MINI

Openai has distributed GPT 4O-MINI as more affordable and faster, thanks to its small size. It aims to enable a wide range of tasks such as operating Chatbots customer service. The model is available on the free layer of ChatGPT. It is more suitable for simple tasks of large size compared to more complex tasks.

Comrie Commant R+

The Coreher R+ model is superior to the complex generation applications that have been exploited from the institutions (or Rag) for institutions. This means that he can find and refer to specific parts of the information well. (Rag works in COHERE.) However, RAG does not completely solve the problem of hallucinations of artificial intelligence.