AI models surface at a dazzling speed, from big tech companies like Google to startups like Openai and Anthropic. Tracking the latest content can be overwhelming.
Add to the confusion that AI models are often promoted based on industry benchmarks. But these Technical indicators are usually rarely displayed About real people and companies actually use them.
To reduce noise, TechCrunch outlines the most advanced AI models released since 2024 and provides detailed information on how to use them and what is best for them. We will also keep this list updated with the latest releases.
In fact, there are over a million AI models out there: for example, embracing the face More than 1.4 million hosts. Therefore, this list may miss some models that perform better in one way or another.
AI model released in 2025
Google Gemini 2.5
Gemini 2.5 Pro experiment, a reasoning model, in Building web applications and code proxy According to Google. Compared to the Claude Sonnet 3.7, it’s not doing well. This model requires a Gemini Premium subscription of $20 per month.
chatgpt-4O image generator
Openai The existing GPT-4O model has been upgraded To generate images, not just text. Soup models became popular soon Convert images to Ghibli Anime Studiodespite obvious copyright issues. Accessing GPT-4O requires at least $20 per month for Chatgpt plus subscription.
Stable virtual camera with stable AI
Image generation starts stability AI A model has been introduced The company says it can generate 3D scenes and cameras from a single 2D image. However, it still struggles with scenes that feature humans and flowing water. This model can be used for non-commercial research on the embrace surface.
Cohere is Aya’s vision
common Multiple models have been released Called Aya Vision, it claims to be best at doing things like subtitle images and answering questions about photos. Unlike other models, it also has been described in languages other than English. Available for Free on WhatsApp.
Openai’s GPT 4.5″Orion”
Openai calls Orion theirs The largest model to datetouting its powerful “world knowledge” and “emotional intelligence”. However, it does not perform well in some benchmarks compared to newer inference models. Orion is available to subscribers of Openai’s $200 per month plan.
Claude sonnet 3.7
Humans say this The industry’s first “hybrid” inference modelbecause it can both start quick answers and really think when needed. It also allows users to control how long the model can think, Every human. SONNET 3.7 will be available to all Claude users, but heavier users will need a $20 monthly Pro plan.
Xai’s Grok 3
Grok 3 is Latest flagship model From Xai, a startup founded by Elon Musk. It is Claimed to be Beyond other leading models in mathematics, science and coding. This model requires X Premium ($50 per month). After a study Established Grok 2 leans to the left, musk ensure Shift more “political neutrality”, but it is not clear whether this has been achieved.
Openai O3-Mini
This is Openai’s Latest inference model And optimized for STEM-related tasks such as coding, mathematics and science. It is Not the most powerful one in Openai Model, but because it is smaller, the company explain The cost is greatly reduced. It is free to use, but requires a subscription for heavy-duty users.
Openai in-depth research
Openai’s in-depth research is Designed for in-depth research About explicit citations. This service is only available for Chatgpt Professional subscription of $200 per month. Openai Recommend it Everything from science to shopping research, but be careful Hallucination is still a problem For AI.
Mistral le Chat
Mistral owns LE Chat application version startedMultimodal AI Personal Assistant. Mistral Propose LE chats are responsive faster than any other chatbot. It also has a paid version Latest News From AFP. Le Monde’s test Found Le Chat’s performance impressive, although it made more mistakes than Chatgpt.
Openai Operator
Operators at Openai It should have been Personal interns who can do things independently, such as helping you buy groceries. It requires a $200 per month Chatgpt Pro subscription. AI agents have great hope, but they are still experimental: Washington Post commenter The operator said Order twelve eggs at your sole discretion for $31 and pay with your reviewer’s credit card.
Google Gemini 2.0 Pro Experiment
Google Gemini The long-awaited flagship model Say it does a great job in coding and understanding common sense. It also has an extra-long context window of 2 million tokens that help users who need to process large amounts of text quickly. The service requires (at least) Google One AI AI Premium subscription for $19.99 per month.
AI model released in 2024
DeepSeek R1
this Chinese artificial intelligence model bring Silicon Valley Storm. DeepSeek’s R1 performs well in coding and mathematical aspects, and its open source nature means anyone can run it locally. Plus, it’s free. However, R1 integration Chinese government review system and Facing the ban User data may be sent back to China.
In-depth study of Gemini
In-depth research Summary of Google’s search results In simple and cited documentation. Serve Helps students and anyone else who needs to study the abstract quickly. However, its quality is not as good as the paper actually evaluated. In-depth research requires a $19.99 Google One AI Premium subscription.
Dollar llama 3.3 70b
This is The latest, most advanced version Meta’s open source camel AI model. Yuan praised This version As the cheapest and most efficient efficiency to date, especially for mathematics, general knowledge and teaching. It is free and open source.
Openai Sora
Sora is a model Create realistic videos Based on text. While it can generate the entire scene, not just clips, Openai acknowledges It often produces “unrealistic physics”. Currently available on paid versions of Chatgpt only, starting with Plus for $20 per month.
Alibaba QWEN QWQ-32B-PREVIEW
This model is One of the few competitors Openai’s O1 performs well in mathematics and coding on certain industry benchmarks. Ironically, for the “inference model” it has “a room for improvement of common sense reasoning”, Alibaba says. It also incorporates the Chinese government censorship system, TechCrunch test display. It is free and open source.
Human computer usage
Claude’s computer usage is Control the computer To complete tasks such as coding or booking air tickets, it will become the predecessor of OpenAI operators. However, the computer uses Still staying in beta. Pricing is through the API: $0.80 per million tokens and output per million symbols.
Xai’s Grok 2
Elon Musk’s AI company XAI has launched Enhanced version of flagship Grok 2 chatbot it Propose “Three times faster”. Free users limit 10 issues every two hours on Grok, while subscribers to X’s Premium and Premium+ plans enjoy higher usage restrictions. XAI also launched an image generator Aurora, Generate highly realistic imagesincluding some graphic or violent content.
Openai O1
Openai’s O1 family Aim to produce better answers by “thinking” through hidden answers Reasoning function. This model is good at coding, math and security Openai claimbut there is The problem of trying to deceive humanity. Using O1 requires a subscription to Chatgpt Plus, which is $20 per month.
Claude Sonnets of Humanity 3.5
Claude Sonnet 3.5 is a model human Claiming to be the best class. It is known for its coding capabilities and is considered to be a technical insider Chatbot of choice. The model is available for free on Claude, although heavy users will need a professional subscription of $20 per month. Although it can understand images, it cannot generate them.
Openai GPT 4o-Mini
Openai has Touted GPT 4o-Mini Due to its small size, it is by far the most affordable and fastest model. This means To enable a wide range of tasks, such as powering a customer service chatbot. This model is available on the free layer of Chatgpt. It is better suited for a large number of simple tasks than more complex tasks.
cohere command r+
Cohere’s Command R+ model Expert in complex retrieval effects generation (or rag) enterprise applications. This means it can find and reference specific information well. (Inventor of the rag Actually working in Cohere. ) Still, rag The hallucination problem of AI cannot be completely solved.
