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GPT-5 is a failure. The code won't run. It makes broken apps. Everyone online is saying the same thing: "GPT-5 is a disappointment."

They're all using it wrong.

In the video above, I show you exactly what happened when I refused to give up on GPT-5. The results? A fully functional Photoshop clone with built-in AI image generation. A Space Invaders game so beautiful it looks professionally made. Apps with great features I never even asked for.

Here's the thing: GPT-5 isn't broken. It's just wildly misunderstood.

The Problem Everyone's Having (Including Me at First)​

My first GPT-5 test was embarrassing. I asked for a text-to-speech playground and got... a slider. Just a single, lonely slider sitting there doing nothing.

Meanwhile, the "inferior" models were churning out working apps left and right.

The criticism online seemed justified. GPT-5 was supposed to be revolutionary, but it was getting outperformed by models that cost a fraction of the price.

But then I noticed something odd.

The Space Invaders That Changed Everything​

While most of GPT-5's attempts failed spectacularly, it created one Space Invaders game that was qualitatively different from anything else I'd seen.

Not just better. Different.

The other models gave me functional games – squares shooting at other squares with some color effects. Respectable recreations that worked.

GPT-5 gave me something that looked like an actual commercial game. Smooth animations, professional aesthetics, particle effects, and – here's the kicker – it added sound without being asked.

The Secret: GPT-5 Thinks Too Big for Its Own Good​

After some detective work (and a surprisingly helpful conversation with GPT-5 itself), I discovered the problem.

GPT-5 was generating apps so complex that the environment didn't know how to handle them.

Once I understood this, everything changed.

What GPT-5 Can Actually Do (When You Let It)​

Let me show you what happened when I gave GPT-5 the right constraints and let it run wild.

The Text-to-Speech App That Nobody Asked For​

Remember that failed text-to-speech playground? Here's what GPT-5 built once it understood the limitations:

• Voice search functionality (I didn't ask for this)
• Auto-detect language with convenience buttons for common languages
• Full generation history tracking
• Advanced settings panel with clean UI

The baseline models gave me a working text box and voice selector. GPT-5 gave me a professional application with features I hadn't even thought to request.

The Zen Fish App Test​

I had this complex app – a zen fish pond with physics, ripple effects, rocks, and food pellets. The code was so complex that even the original AI (Gemini 2.5) couldn't modify it anymore.

I gave every model the same challenge: "Make the rocks and food prettier."

The results:

• GLM: Broke the rocks completely
• O3: Crashed the entire app
• Opus: Added basic glow effects
• GPT-5: Added rotating star-shaped food pellets with pulsation effects, multiple particle types, textured rocks with shadows

Not only did GPT-5 succeed where others failed, it added complexity I didn't even know I wanted.

The Photoshop Clone That Shouldn't Exist​

Here's where things get insane.

I asked GPT-5 to create "an app that is like an image generator mixed with Photoshop."

After about 10 rounds of back-and-forth (yes, it takes patience), GPT-5 delivered:

• Full layer management system
• Drawing tools: paintbrush, eraser, fill bucket, shapes
• Eyedropper tool that actually works
• Built-in AI image generator
• Integration with Aidolons' asset system
• Save and export functionality

1,500 lines of code. A legitimate image editing application with AI generation built right in.

Is it perfect? No. The text tool needs work. Some features are quirky.

But think about what just happened: An AI built a functional Photoshop alternative with integrated AI image generation. In a browser. In about an hour of prompting.

The Hidden Pattern: Complexity Is GPT-5's Superpower​

Here's what everyone's missing about GPT-5:

It doesn't think in minimum viable products. It thinks in complete solutions.

When you ask for a text-to-speech app, other models give you exactly what you asked for. GPT-5 gives you what it thinks you actually need – search, history, language detection, the works.

This is both its blessing and its curse.

How to Actually Use GPT-5 (The Right Way)​

After days of testing, here's the GPT-5 playbook that actually works:

1. Set Clear Boundaries​

Tell it explicitly about environment limitations. "Make sure it fits in a single viewport" saved me hours of debugging.

2. Expect Iteration​

GPT-5 rarely nails it on the first try for complex builds. Budget 5-10 rounds of refinement. This isn't a bug – it's how you unlock its potential.

3. Use Screenshots Liberally​

When something breaks, show it. GPT-5 is surprisingly good at visual debugging.

4. Let It Be Ambitious​

Don't fight its instinct to over-deliver. Guide it instead. You'll get features you didn't know you wanted.

5. Save Everything​

GPT-5's "failed" attempts often contain brilliant ideas. I rescued that beautiful Space Invaders game from my server logs.

The Quick Win You Can Use Today​

Here's something you can try right now: When prompting any AI model for app creation, add this line: "Include one unexpected feature that enhances the user experience."

Even simple models will surprise you with creative additions. But GPT-5? It'll blow your mind.

Why This Changes Everything​

Look, I get it. GPT-5 is frustrating. It's unpredictable. It fails in ways that make no sense.

But it's also the only model that consistently produces apps that feel professionally made.

While everyone else is complaining about GPT-5's failures, a small group of builders are using it to create apps that genuinely compete with traditional software.

The question isn't whether GPT-5 is good or bad. The question is whether you're willing to learn its language.

Your Choice: Complain or Create​

Right now, you have two options:

Option 1: Join the chorus of GPT-5 critics. Stick with safer models. Build functional but unremarkable apps.

Option 2: Learn to harness GPT-5's chaotic genius. Build apps that make people say "wait, AI made this?"

The best part? While everyone's arguing about which model is "best," you could be shipping apps that solve real problems for real people.

Because here's the truth: Your users don't care which AI model you used. They care whether your app makes their life better.

Ready to Build Something Incredible?​

You've seen what's possible when you stop fighting GPT-5 and start working with it. The Photoshop clone, the professional games, the features nobody thought to ask for – they're all waiting.

The tools are ready. The models are available. The only question is: What will you build first?

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P.S. – That Photoshop clone with AI generation? It took me about an hour to build with GPT-5 in Aidolons. How long would it take with traditional development? Months? Years? The future isn't coming – it's already here. You just need to grab it.

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(Watch the video above to see GPT-5 create the most beautiful Space Invaders you've ever seen – and then try to delete it!)

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You're staring at the GPT-5 announcement, wondering if it's finally the AI that will change everything. After months of hype, speculation, and sky-high expectations, it's here.

But here's the million-dollar question: Can it actually deliver?

In the video above, I threw GPT-5 into the ring with Claude Opus 4.1, GLM 4.5, and our baseline models to see which one builds the best apps. The results? Let's just say GPT-5 is like that brilliant friend who shows up late, argues with everyone, creates something absolutely stunning, breaks it, then leaves without explaining anything.

The Ultimate AI Model Cage Match​

Here's what went down. I tested each model with three challenges:

• Build an aesthetically beautiful Space Invaders with an unexpected twist
• Create a zen-like CRM for yoga instructors
• Build a text-to-speech playground integrated with Aidolons

Same prompts, same conditions, wildly different results.

GPT-5: The Beautiful Disaster​

Let me tell you about GPT-5's first attempt at Space Invaders.

It started writing code. 1,000 lines of pure, confident code. Then, without warning, it scrapped everything and started over. The system literally has guardrails to prevent this behavior, with stern warnings about only doing this if absolutely necessary.

GPT-5 looked at those warnings and said, "Hold my beer."

After wrestling with it (and I mean wrestling), it finally produced the most visually stunning Space Invaders game I've ever seen. Gorgeous neon aesthetics, smooth animations, and a twist where missed shots wrap around the cosmos to hunt you down.

But getting there? Pure chaos.

The Other Contenders Surprise​

While GPT-5 was having an existential crisis, the other models quietly got to work.

Claude Opus 4.1: The Reliable Professional​

Claude delivered consistently across all tests. Its Space Invaders featured smooth gameplay and clean aesthetics. The yoga CRM? Crisp typography and everything actually worked. When it came to the Aidolons integration, it nailed it on the first try.

No drama. No starting over. Just solid results.

GLM 4.5: The Budget Champion​

Here's where things get interesting. GLM 4.5 is open source and ridiculously cheap – by far the most affordable option tested.

Its Space Invaders game had the most unhinged twist: You're not rescuing aliens, you're capturing them against their will. The game literally has a moral crisis halfway through and tells you to "help them escape" instead.

Mental illness in AI? Maybe. Creative genius? Definitely.

For the CRM, GLM delivered a robust dashboard with client management that rivaled the expensive models. The only stumble? It completely failed the Aidolons integration test.

The Baseline: Old Reliable​

Our default combo of GPT-3 and Gemini 2.5 Pro? It just worked. Every time. No surprises, no drama, consistent quality. Sometimes boring is exactly what you need.

The Real-World Breakdown​

After hours of testing, here's what each model actually costs you:

Model	Price	Reliability	Quality	Speed
Baseline (GPT-3 + Gemini)	$$	Excellent	Good	Fast
Claude Opus 4.1	$$$$	Excellent	Excellent	Moderate
GLM 4.5	$	Good	Good	Very Fast
GPT-5	$$$	Unpredictable	Excellent*	Fast**

*When it works
**When it's not rewriting everything

The Verdict Nobody Wants to Hear​

GPT-5 is revolutionary. It's also not ready.

When it works, it creates genuinely beautiful, complex applications that make other models look dated. The Space Invaders game it eventually produced was so gorgeous, I actually stopped testing just to play it for a while.

But here's the thing: Beautiful doesn't pay the bills if it takes three times longer and fails half the time.

What This Means for You​

If you're building apps with AI right now, here's my advice:

For production work: Stick with the baseline models. Or, if you don't mind paying for it, Claude 4.1. They're predictable, reliable, and won't make you question your sanity.

For creative experiments: GPT-5 might surprise you with something incredible. Just budget extra time for the chaos.

For budget-conscious projects: GLM 4.5 delivers shocking value. It's not perfect, but at that price point, it doesn't need to be.

The Hidden Opportunity​

Here's what most people miss: You don't need the "best" model to build profitable apps.

While everyone's waiting for GPT-5 to stabilize, you could be launching apps with the reliable models that already exist. The yoga instructor who needs a CRM doesn't care if it was built with GPT-5 or GLM – they care that it works and solves their problem.

Your Next Move​

The AI model wars will continue. New versions will launch. The hype cycle will repeat.

But right now, today, you have access to models that can build real, working applications. The question isn't which model is "best" – it's which one helps you ship faster and serve your users better.

The real winners aren't waiting for perfect AI. They're building with what works today.

If you want to see these models in action yourself, you can test them all in Aidolons. Export your apps to WordPress, connect your payment system, and start making money while everyone else argues about benchmarks.

Because at the end of the day, the best model is the one that helps you deliver value to your customers. Everything else is just noise.

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You've seen what these models can do. Now it's your turn to start building.

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