RT Lab

RT Lab

What can language models really do?

Hello! We are a group of enthusiasts from different countries, curious about how the world works. We put language and coding models to work on prototypes of real problems, and look for the subtle issues that only surface in practice.

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Curious people.
Independent research.

What we share.

Findings about each model go directly to its developer. Publicly, we share which models we are working with, how we work, and our general conclusions.

Hard tasks. Different models. A close look at what comes back.

We chose three areas that let us study the models’ practical value and quality as fully as we can, from tasks with quick, measurable results to one with no simple measure at all.

Three research tracks.

Trading

High-frequency strategies.

We chose algorithmic trading because it is a technically demanding field that shows the quality of a result quickly. We also want to understand how AI may change investing and trading, and what pitfalls lie along the way.

Public-interest monitoring

Spotting problems that affect everyone.

How well can models help build systems that detect risks with real social significance? We are prototyping monitoring in four areas.

  • EnvironmentIllegal dumping and other environmental hazards.
  • Road safetyBlocked junctions, and parking or lane violations that cause congestion or endanger other road users.
  • FreightLorries in restricted zones, loads carried in breach of the rules, and uncovered soil.
  • Public transportViolations involving public transport, including school buses.

These are research prototypes. RT Lab is not a law-enforcement body and makes no findings against any person or company.

Lifestyle

Living well, for longer.

Can AI work out a strategy for healthy ageing and longevity? Starting from information our participants provide, the models analyse publicly available baseline strategies and recommendations in depth, work through many combinations of factors, and look for the best strategy and principles for a good life.

This research does not use medical test results, diagnoses or doctors’ prescriptions, and it does not test or recommend any medication. If you have a health problem or question, we strongly urge you to consult a qualified medical professional.

This is our hardest track. There is no clear, fast measure by which to assess the models’ work here. But healthy ageing is among the most important challenges society faces, so we took it on, and how to evaluate models in this field may prove the most interesting question of all.

The models.

We have taken out subscriptions and started work with three models.

In the study · since 4 November 2026

  • GPT-6.1 SolOpenAI (Codex)
  • Claude Opus 5.5Anthropic
  • Gemini 4 ArgonGoogle

Planned additions

  • Grok 4.7xAI
  • Kimi K3.1 ProMoonshot AI
  • DeepSeek V4.1 ProDeepSeek · expected

We do not intend to rank these models against one another. They change constantly, and every market leader is advancing at an extraordinary pace.

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As you may have guessed, this site was designed by an AI model too.

Does it work for you? Let us know, then wait for the research results to judge the project itself.