The importance of choosing the correct mode in ChatGPT

I have been inspired to deep research the multiple query options when using my engineered prompts vs generic prompt's...... amongst the various LLM’s. So far, I have learned all the various options and combinations of Chatgpt. There are 13. See below.

I plan on doing this same analysis with all LLM's and their multiple options for a query. After which I will test the same prompt among all the choices. Would love your thoughts and input!

CHAT GPT’S OPTIONS FOR A QUERY

1. ChatGPT: Auto mode (no options) – The default unified mode where the AI automatically decides between fast or deep reasoning

2. ChatGPT: Instant mode (no options) – Also called Fast mode, for quick answers with minimal extra reasoning

3. ChatGPT: Thinking mode (no options) – A deep reasoning mode that takes longer and uses step-by-step analysis

4. ChatGPT: Pro mode (no options) – A “research-grade” mode using maximum computing power for the most thorough answers

5. ChatGPT: Auto Deep Research mode (with web search) – Auto mode combined with Deep Research, allowing multi-step internet research (searching and analyzing hundreds of online sources)

6. ChatGPT: Auto Deep Research mode (no web search) – Auto mode with Deep Research enabled but without internet browsing (no external web queries)

7. ChatGPT: Instant Deep Research mode (with web search) – Instant (fast) mode combined with Deep Research, performing rapid multi-step web research.

8. ChatGPT: Instant Deep Research mode (no web search) – Instant mode with Deep Research enabled but no internet access.

9. ChatGPT: Thinking Deep Research mode (with web search) – Thinking mode combined with Deep Research for in-depth reasoning plus internet research.

10. ChatGPT: Thinking Deep Research mode (no web search) – Thinking mode with Deep Research enabled but working offline (no web access).

11. ChatGPT: Pro Deep Research mode (with web search) – Pro mode combined with Deep Research, utilizing maximum reasoning power alongside internet research.

12. ChatGPT: Pro Deep Research mode (no web search) – Pro mode with Deep Research enabled but without any web searching.

13. ChatGPT: Agent mode – The fully autonomous agentic mode where ChatGPT can proactively use tools (browser, code, connectors, etc.) to complete tasks from start to finish

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