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There are several takes looking at this comparison. Here's a representative one: https://nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/05/02/ar...

This article compares a single ChatGPT query against 1h of video streaming. Not apple to apple comparison if you ask me.

Using Claude Code during an hour would be more realistic if they really wanted to compare with video streaming. The reality is far less appealing.

Consider how many folks use Claude Code for an hour vs. streaming many hours. Globally, not among HN readers.

My bad, in the context of the article you are definitely right.

I think I was biased by the fact that this argument was used in an HN comment where people tend to be heavy users of LLM based agents.

This is a great approach and article, I recommend it to those who asked me for sources