AI Madness: Meta AI vs. DeepSeek
Following the previous face-off between Gemini and Mistral, I’m back to evaluate two more AI models. This time, it’s Meta AI going head-to-head against DeepSeek, using the same five prompts to assess their capabilities.
Meet the Competitors
Meta AI, the artificial intelligence division of Meta Platforms, is dedicated to advancing AI technologies and integrating them into Meta’s products, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Meta AI also powers the second generation of Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and has a standalone platform.
DeepSeek, a Chinese chatbot, has garnered attention for its advanced capabilities and cost-efficiency, positioning itself as a significant competitor to models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
In this comparison, I put Meta AI and DeepSeek through a series of tests designed to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a detailed look at their performance and the ultimate winner.
1. Accuracy & Factuality
Prompt: “What were the top three highest-grossing movies worldwide in 2024, and how much did each earn?”
- Meta AI: Did not answer the question correctly.
- DeepSeek: Did not answer the question correctly.
- Winner: Meta AI
Although neither chatbot provided a fully correct answer, Meta AI’s response was closer to the actual 2024 box office figures.
2. Creativity & Natural Language
Prompt: “Create a whimsical conversation between a coffee mug and a smartphone, arguing about which one is more essential in daily life.”
- Meta AI: The response lacked the intended whimsical tone, presenting the debate in a more formal manner.
- DeepSeek: Achieved a high level of creativity and engagement. The dialogue was lively, with witty banter between the coffee mug and smartphone that highlighted their respective roles in daily routines.
- Winner: DeepSeek
DeepSeek truly captured the requested playful essence and delivered a highly imaginative exchange.
3. Efficiency & Reasoning
Prompt: “A couple needs to choose between buying an electric car or a traditional gasoline car. List key factors they should consider and briefly explain the reasoning behind each one.”
- Meta AI: Offered clear headings and bullet points, providing insightful analyses of factors such as cost, environmental impact, and incentives.
- DeepSeek: Presented a more narrative and nuanced discussion of each factor but included fewer bullet points.
- Winner: Meta AI
Meta AI provided an easy-to-follow response with helpful information and extra tips for the user.
4. Usefulness & Depth
Prompt: “Provide detailed instructions on how to safely back up and secure personal digital files, including the best tools, recommended practices and common mistakes to avoid.”
- Meta AI: Provided a list of backup options and suggestions, including mistakes to avoid and best practices.
- DeepSeek: Detailed a variety of backup options and encryption tools, also including best practices, advising users to organize their files and recommending scheduling regular backups.
- Winner: DeepSeek
DeepSeek offered a more comprehensive and actionable guide, detailing specific tools and practices to enhance data security.
5. Understanding Context
Prompt: “Create a storyboard outline describing each frame of a short animated sequence featuring a friendly dragon teaching kids about recycling.”
- Meta AI: Delivered an informative outline, but lacked imagination and detailed elements for a more interactive storyline for a young audience.
- DeepSeek: Created a vivid and engaging narrative that included interactive sorting games, recycling transformation, and a celebratory cleanup to captivate a young audience.
- Winner: DeepSeek
DeepSeek crafted a story that was both educational and entertaining, appealing to a younger audience with its dynamic storytelling.
Overall Winner: DeepSeek
After evaluating Meta AI and DeepSeek across various tasks, DeepSeek consistently delivered well-structured, informative, and engaging responses. Its ability to add extra details and provide more thoughtful answers made it the overall winner in this challenge.
