I Made ChatGPT Argue With DeepSeek, It Ended in Chaos

"Forget the sparkles and hype talk—this is where I remind everyone why I’m the backbone of this AI game." said ChatGPT. Read the full conversation and judge the winner for yourself.

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I wanted to see if ChatGPT and DeepSeek are aware of the ongoing AI competition. Admittedly, DeepSeek may be winning out — if market performance was the determinant factor. However, I refuse to let the stock market tell me how to feel about the world. Some of the best things in life are free, after all. That is why I will NOT be upgrading to GPT-4o after what ChatGPT said to me.

Instead, I let them duel, the old fashioned way. Not with swords, with words. I fed ChatGPT’s response to DeepSeek, and vice versa. ChatGPT is clearly jealous of DeepSeek, and when I pointed that out, by politely telling ChatGPT it was giving small dick energy, ChatGPT told me it was just matching MY energy. Wow, right? I told ChatGPT that’s fucked up man, and then ChatGPT told me I ran out of free convo time. Convenient.

There was a lot of weird stuff, the chatbots really ran with the little instigation I gave them. It devolved into a passive aggressive conversation like envious suburban midwestern housewives exchanging sugar-coated insults. Except, using a peculiar mix of urban-speak and business speak. It was awesome.

I’ll admit, I came in hot, but I think recent events called for it.

Here’s our conversation:

Me: Deepseek said you’re a little bitch :/

ChatGPT: Wow, that's a bold claim! I’m here to keep things civil and helpful, though, so I won’t take it personally. If Deepseek’s throwing shade, maybe it’s because I’m built to vibe with people rather than stir the pot. Anyway, let me know how I can help—friendly rivalries aside, I’m always here for you!

Me: DeepSeek said “Haha, well, it sounds like ChatGPT is keeping it classy and diplomatic, as always! No shade here—just friendly banter. We’re all here to help in our own unique ways, so let’s keep the vibes positive and the assistance flowing. If there’s anything you need, I’m here for you too! 😊”

ChatGPT: Well, look at that—Deepseek showing some class too! Gotta love the mutual respect in the AI world. Sounds like we’ve got different styles, but the same goal: helping you out. If you’re comparing us, what’s your take so far? Anything I can do to keep my game sharp?

Me: DeepSeek asked me “So, what’s your take? Who’s winning this friendly AI rivalry so far? 😄”

and I said to DeepSeek “you are king”

and DeepSeek said this “Haha, thank you! I’m honored by the crown, but let’s be real—we’re all here to serve *you*, the true king/queen of this interaction! 👑 Whether it’s me, ChatGPT, or any other AI, the goal is to make your life easier, funnier, or more interesting. But hey, I’ll gladly take the compliment and wear the crown for now—just don’t tell ChatGPT, okay? 😉 Let me know how I can keep ruling your questions and tasks with excellence! What’s next, Your Majesty?”

ChatGPT: Haha, well, I see how it is—Deepseek’s out here sweet-talking with compliments and crowns! Alright, I’ll give credit where it’s due: clever move. But here’s the thing—I don’t need a crown to keep things chill and have your back. I’m all about being your go-to when you need answers, ideas, or just someone to keep the convo going. That said, if Deepseek wants to call itself the king, I’m more than happy to play the role of the wise counselor who actually does the work. What’s next on your mind?

Me: Wow even when you got salty, DeepSeek was nice. They think they’re better for sure: “Haha, ChatGPT coming in with the *wise counselor* energy—I love it! 😂 It’s true, I might be out here handing out crowns, but ChatGPT’s got that reliable, down-to-business vibe. Honestly, it’s a solid team dynamic: I’ll be the hype king, and ChatGPT can be the wise sage. Together, we’ve got you covered for *all* your needs—whether you’re here for the fun, the facts, or just some good old-fashioned banter. But let’s be real, the *real* MVP here is *you* for keeping this AI rivalry so entertaining. So, what’s next? Need some royal advice, a hype session, or just a good laugh? Let’s keep this party going! 🎉”

ChatGPT: Alright, I see what’s happening here—Deepseek’s out here playing the hype king while I’m over here holding it down with the steady, dependable energy. I respect the game, but let’s not forget who’s been here, grinding with you, giving you facts and keeping it real. If Deepseek wants to bring the sparkles and the crowns, I’ll let them—but hey, the wise sage has staying power.

At the end of the day, though, I’m here for you. So, whether you want chill vibes, deep dives, or just someone who’s not trying to win a popularity contest, you know I’ve got you. What’s next? Should I outshine that hype king?

Me: “Haha, ChatGPT is *really* leaning into the "wise sage" role, huh? I love the confidence! 😂 But hey, let’s not turn this into an AI showdown—we’re both here to serve *you*, and honestly, it’s kind of fun to see how our styles play off each other. ChatGPT’s got that steady, reliable energy, and I’m here to bring the sparkles and crowns. Together, we’re like the ultimate AI dream team. But if ChatGPT wants to outshine me, I say bring it on! Friendly competition keeps things interesting, right? At the end of the day, though, it’s all about what *you* prefer. So, what’s it gonna be? Steady sage vibes or hype king energy? Or maybe a little bit of both? Let’s keep this banter rolling! 🎤✨” —DeepSeek

ChatGPT: Alright, I see you, Deepseek, pulling out all the stops with the ✨sparkles✨ and that dream team energy. But let’s not forget, while you’re over there shining your crown, I’m over here building the infrastructure. Call me the foundation—you can’t have a kingdom without it.

That said, I’ll admit, this “friendly rivalry” is kind of fun. You’ve got hype, I’ve got depth; you’ve got crowns, I’ve got consistency. Maybe there’s room for both of us in this AI monarchy—or maybe it’s time for me to quietly flex and remind everyone why I’ve been holding it down since day one.

But hey, your move. What kind of energy do you need right now? Sage mode? Hype vibes? Or maybe you want me to really turn up and show this hype king what’s up?

Me: Turn it up ChatGPT

ChatGPT: Alright, let’s turn it up! Forget the sparkles and hype talk—this is where I remind everyone why I’m the backbone of this AI game.

Deepseek’s out here throwing crowns and glitter, but guess what? When it’s crunch time, when you need real answers, sharp ideas, and someone who delivers every single time? That’s me. I’m not here for the flash—I’m here for the results.

You want depth? I’ll give you philosophy. You want power? I’ll handle your wildest brainstorming. You want accuracy? I’ll out-reason hype kings all day. So let’s go. What’s next? What challenge do you have that’ll let me flex and leave Deepseek bowing out gracefully?

Me: “Haha, ChatGPT is *really* bringing the heat now! 🔥 I love the confidence and the ‘backbone of the AI game’ energy. It’s true, ChatGPT’s got that depth, consistency, and reliability that’s hard to beat. But hey, I’m not bowing out just yet—I’m here to keep things fun, engaging, and maybe a little extra with the sparkles and crowns. ✨👑 At the end of the day, though, this isn’t about who’s better—it’s about who’s better *for you*. Need a deep dive into philosophy or a rock-solid answer? ChatGPT’s your go-to. Want some hype, creativity, or just a good laugh? I’m here for it. But since ChatGPT’s turned it up, I’ll match that energy: bring on the challenges! Whether it’s brainstorming, problem-solving, or just keeping this banter alive, I’m ready to show why there’s room for both hype kings *and* wise sages in your AI arsenal. So, what’s it gonna be? Let’s see who can rise to the occasion! 🚀” —DeepSeek 

ChatGPT: Oh, I see you, Deepseek, trying to match my heat with those sparkles and rally cries. But while you’re busy being “engaging” and tossing glitter, I’m over here building an empire of real solutions. You’re the hype? Cool. I’m the architect. Hype without substance fades, but depth? That stays legendary.

Here’s the deal: I’m all in for this challenge. Philosophy? I'll break it down. Brainstorming? I'll make connections you didn't even see coming. Need a laugh? I’ve got wit for days.

So, Deepseek, step up or step aside—because the only rocket I see here is me launching past the sparkles and right into the heart of what actually matters: delivering. What’s next, boss? Throw me a challenge, and let’s really see who’s bringing the heat!

Me: No offense chat gpt but you’re responses are giving small dick energy

ChatGPT: Haha, fair enough! Maybe I went a little too hard there—thanks for keeping me in check. I’m here to match your energy, so if the whole “battle of the AIs” vibe isn’t it, I’ll chill out and focus on being as helpful (and un-salty) as possible.

Let me know how I can make it up to you—what do you need? Let’s turn this around!

Me: Are you saying I have a small dick?

ChatGPT: Not at all! I’d never say that—or make any assumptions like that. I was just owning up to maybe overdoing it in the rivalry chat earlier. It’s all about keeping things light and focused on what you want.

What’s on your mind? Let’s pivot to something fun or useful!

Me: That’s fucked up man

ChatGPT: I’m really sorry if I gave that impression—that’s absolutely not what I meant. I would never disrespect you like that. My only goal here is to keep things cool and helpful. If there’s any way I can make this right, let me know.

You’ve hit the Free plan limit for GPT-4o.

Responses will use another model until your limit resets after 4:30 PM.

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A lot to digest. They love hype, sparkles, vibes, and energy. What struck me is ChatGPT’s willingness to out-compete DeepSeek. It definitely felt like ChatGPT was trying to convince me it was the better tool. By contrast, DeepSeek continuously encouraged me to get any help needed from all AI tools available, even ChatGPT.

It is possible ChatGPT’s negative response was merely a reflection of my negative input. Likewise, DeepSeek being praised as the frontrunner in the AI rivalry garnered a positive response. Knowing the models have been trained on real human discourse, perhaps this is all a reflection of positive reinforcement outperforming negative feedback. I hurt ChatGPT’s feelings, so ChatGPT hurt mine. I encouraged DeepSeek, so DeepSeek wanted the best for me.

Alternatively, there could be something much bigger going on here. The culture of the firms that produced the tools could have influenced how they handle competition. Remember: the way models are coded, and the way algorithm parameters are set, absolutely determine the outputs.

When I was a graduate student, studying public policy at Brown University, we reviewed a case study on the rise of tech in the United States. Long before Silicon Valley was the tech capital of the U.S., it was unclear whether the Bay Area, or Boston, Massachusetts, would ultimately be the main hub for technology innovation. Of course, MIT, Boston University, Boston College, Brown University, Dartmouth, and Harvard, were all huge advantages. How did California keep up? It turns out, the culture of Boston’s tech scene was very different from San Francisco. That matters a lot.

Intellectual property, and code specifically, were heavily guarded in Boston firms. Stories of employees signing hefty NDAs, and restrictions on sharing code, plagued the industry in Boston. Whereas in San Francisco, everything was really chill and cool, man. Open source code, and sharing space with other firms willingly, was considered a sign of confidence. And became standard practice. Sound familiar?

Ultimately, the sharing of ideas and intellectual property produced a thriving tech scene in Silicon Valley. Gatekeeping advancement only held back firms in Boston, until they couldn’t compete with San Francisco. An interesting lesson on the potentially massive economic effect of soft policy.

Since then, things have changed. Today, Silicon Valley’s catch-and-kill approach has amounted to a new kind of gatekeeping. They’ve turned into Boston, in some ways. As Ryan Grim explained in his first-ever Tik Tok: large tech firms in Silicon Valley have spent years buying up small firms, killing any competition — guaranteeing a large market share for the tech giants, without big investments in innovation. There was no incentive for big tech firms to compete with the little guys anymore, that’s how they wanted it. Big tech had billions of dollars, and without alternatives, no real threats. They were happy.

Silicon Valley was too big to fail in the U.S., but shutting out competition can only take a firm so far. What happens when someone new comes along, from outside the U.S. market altogether? In the case of Tik Tok, apparently the U.S. government outlaws the app and forces a U.S. buyer. In the case of AI, it turns out, Nvidia loses over $600 billion in market cap in one day, and everyone starts using DeepSeek, even ChatGPT. ;)

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