Comparing AI services – a third analysis

Recently, I have been analysing the results produced from the same prompt in carious AI services. After having the various AI services generate answers I compared their value using Copilot Researcher and Gemini. To provide a final alternate analysis of the articles I used ChatGPT Deep Research and received the following analysis, summarised here:

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Rankings (Value to SMB Owner): Based on clarity, practicality, and depth of recommendations, we rank the articles as follows (1 = most valuable):

Deepseek (Aug 31) – Provides a step-by-step guide on replacing firewall functions with M365 features, with concrete examples (Safe Links, web filtering, Conditional Access) and even a cost comparison. Its clear bullet format and action-oriented advice make it highly accessibleblog.ciaops.com blog.ciaops.com.
ChatGPT (Sep 2) – Gives an ultra-concise Q&A answer summarizing the essentials. The “Answer in short” explicitly states that for most SMBs a basic firewall suffices and expensive NGFWs add little compared to built-in M365 protectionsblog.ciaops.com. Its brevity makes it very easy to digest (2‑minute read), though it is simple.
Copilot Studio (Aug 30) – A bullet-point summary that quickly lists the key protections in M365 (endpoint EDR, email filtering, conditional access, DLP, etc.)blog.ciaops.com blog.ciaops.com. Its Q&A style (“Short answer”) is user-friendly and covers the main points succinctly.
M365 Copilot (Sep 3) – Offers a short answer plus a configuration blueprint (steps to enforce MFA, Intune baselines, Defender settings, etc.) focused on identity/device security. This balances brevity with practical steps. It clearly states that for remote-first SMBs, a basic router is enough and effort should go into Intune/M365 policiesblog.ciaops.com blog.ciaops.com.
ChatGPT (Aug 28) – A traditional blog-style article with multiple sections on built-in security, Zero Trust, host firewalls, etc. It thoroughly covers many features of Business Premiumblog.ciaops.com blog.ciaops.com. While detailed, its long paragraphs (7‑min read) and technical tone may be harder for a busy non-expert to quickly follow.
Gemini (Sep 1) – A formal, research-style analysis (13‑min) with executive summary, threat modeling, TCO, and compliance discussionblog.ciaops.com blog.ciaops.com. It is extremely comprehensive (notably covering things like PCI DSS) but in heavy academic tone. This depth is impressive but likely more than a typical SMB owner needs.
Copilot Researcher (Aug 29) – An exhaustively detailed report (20‑min) with an executive summary, configuration guide, feature comparisons, and cost analysisblog.ciaops.com blog.ciaops.com. While it contains valuable info, its length and technicality make it the hardest to consume. It also concludes (like the others) that M365 BP can often replace expensive firewallsblog.ciaops.com, but the sheer volume can overwhelm small teams.

In summary, the shorter Q&A and bullet-list articles (Deepseek, ChatGPT Sep2, Copilot Studio, M365 Copilot) score highest for SMB owners because they deliver clear guidance quickly. The longer, more technical write-ups (Gemini, Copilot Researcher) score lower despite depth.

Overall Best: Deepseek’s article stands out as the most practical: it clearly explains why and how to use M365 features instead of buying pricey firewalls, with concrete steps and examplesblog.ciaops.com blog.ciaops.com. This level of clarity makes it particularly valuable for a small-business owner deciding on cost-effective security.