LLMs vs. Geolocation: GPT-5 performs worse than other AI models - bellingcat

LLMs vs. Geolocation: GPT-5 performs worse than other AI models - bellingcat

In June, Bellingcat ran 500 geolocation tests, comparing LLMs from various companies against each other, as well as Google Lens – a staple tool for finding the location of photos. At the time, ChatGPT o4-mini-high emerged as the clear winner, with Google Lens outperforming most other models. Just two months later, with new versions of these AI tools available, we re-ran the trial – this time including Google “AI Mode,” GPT-5, GPT-5 Thinking, and…