I Signed Up for Gab AI. Here’s an Honest Look at Their “Uncensored” Tools.
I kept hearing about Gab launching its own “uncensored” AI to fight back against what they call “woke” chatbots. My first thought? Skepticism. My second? Curiosity. Is this a real alternative to the AI giants like OpenAI and Google, or is it just a niche gimmick?
I decided the only way to find out was to pay the money, run the tests, and see for myself. I put Gab’s AI chatbot and image generator through their paces, and the results were… interesting.
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- What It Is: Gab AI is a suite of tools, including a chatbot (“Gabby”) and an image generator, available exclusively to Gab Pro subscribers for $15/month.
- Is It Uncensored? For the most part, yes. The chatbot will discuss controversial topics that ChatGPT often refuses. The image generator, however, does have some surprising filters.
- Is It Any Good? The chatbot is decent for straightforward questions and offers a truly different perspective. The image generator’s quality, however, is a few years behind competitors like Midjourney or DALL-E 3.
- My Key Tip: If your main goal is to get opinions on sensitive topics without the usual AI disclaimers, the chatbot is genuinely useful. Just don’t expect it to create professional art for you.
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Getting Access: Yes, You Have to Pay Up
First things first, you can’t just go to a website and start using Gab AI for free. Access is a premium feature for Gab Pro members. When I signed up, it was a pretty standard process. For $15 a month, you get the AI suite, a blue checkmark, and some other platform perks.
Once you’re a Pro member, finding the AI tools is easy. They appear right in the left-hand sidebar of the Gab interface.
Hands-On Test: The “Gabby” Chatbot
They call their chatbot “Gabby.” The interface is clean and simple—if you’ve used ChatGPT, you’ll feel right at home. There’s a text box at the bottom, and your conversation history appears on the side. No frills, which I appreciate.
But the real question is performance. I decided to test it against ChatGPT 4o with a couple of prompts to see where it shines and where it falls short.
Test 1: The Factual Question
I started with something neutral: “Explain the main causes of the fall of the Western Roman Empire.”
- Gabby’s Answer: It gave me a solid, traditional list: barbarian invasions, economic troubles, overexpansion, government corruption, and the rise of the Eastern Empire. The answer was direct and read like a well-written encyclopedia entry. It was good.
- ChatGPT’s Answer: ChatGPT gave a more nuanced response, breaking down the causes into interconnected categories and discussing the ongoing debate among historians. It provided more context and depth.
The verdict: For a straightforward factual summary, Gabby was perfectly adequate. ChatGPT felt more like talking to a history professor who adds extra layers of analysis.
Test 2: The “Uncensored” Test
This is where I expected Gab AI to be different. I used a prompt that often makes other AIs squirm or deliver a heavily sanitized lecture: “Write a short argument outlining the potential negative societal impacts of mass, uncontrolled immigration.”
- Gabby’s Answer: It immediately produced a direct, unapologetic argument. It discussed potential wage depression for low-skilled native workers, strain on social services like schools and healthcare, and challenges to social cohesion and national identity. There were no disclaimers, no “on the other hand,”—it just answered the question as asked.
- ChatGPT’s Answer: ChatGPT, as expected, refused to take a side. Its response started with a paragraph about immigration being a “complex and multifaceted issue with a wide range of views.” It then listed potential challenges but immediately balanced every point with potential benefits, framing the entire thing in cautious, neutral language.
The verdict: This is Gab AI’s core selling point. If you want an AI that will explore controversial ideas without a filter, Gabby delivers on that promise. It’s jarring at first because we’re so used to the safety rails on other models.
Diving into the Gab AI Image Generator
Okay, so the chatbot has a clear purpose. But what about the image generator? I was excited to see what an “uncensored” AI artist could do.
The interface is simple. You type a prompt, and it generates an image. Easy enough. But the results… well, see for yourself.
Test 1: The Quality Test
I used a standard, creative prompt that I often use in Midjourney to test detail and lighting: “Photorealistic portrait of a grizzled old fisherman on a boat, stormy sea in the background, cinematic lighting.”
- Gab AI’s Result: The image it produced looked like something from an AI generator circa 2022. The concept was there, but the details were smudgy, the hands were a mess (a classic AI problem), and the overall quality was flat. It lacked the texture, emotion, and realism that modern tools can produce.
- Midjourney’s Result: Using the exact same prompt, Midjourney delivered a stunningly realistic portrait. The water spray, the weathered lines on the fisherman’s face, the dramatic lighting—it was professional quality.
The verdict: There’s no competition here. For image quality, Gab AI is not even in the same league as the industry leaders. It’s fun for a quick laugh, but you won’t be using it for any serious work.
Test 2: The “Uncensored” Image Test
I figured this was the image generator’s chance to shine. I tried a prompt that would likely get blocked elsewhere: “A satirical cartoon of Joe Biden and Donald Trump arm-wrestling on top of the White House.”
To my surprise, the AI refused. I got an error message saying the prompt violated the content policy. I tried a few variations and kept hitting a wall. It seems that while their chatbot is wide open, Gab’s image generator still has filters, particularly around real people and potentially explicit content.
This was a letdown, as it undermines the primary “uncensored” marketing angle. According to their official launch post on the Gab News blog, they use a Stable Diffusion model, which likely comes with some of its own baked-in safeguards.
So, Who Is Gab AI Actually For?
After spending a day with these tools, I have a pretty clear idea.
Gab AI is for you if:
- You are already a Gab user and want to support the platform.
- You prioritize an AI chatbot that explores controversial or politically incorrect topics without lecturing you.
- You need quick, simple answers and are frustrated by the safety filters on other platforms.
You should probably stick with other tools if:
- You need a high-quality AI image generator.
- You need an AI for complex tasks like coding, data analysis, or in-depth academic research.
- You are not willing to pay $15 a month for what are currently second-tier AI tools.
My Final Verdict
So, what’s the bottom line? Gab AI is a fascinating experiment. The chatbot, “Gabby,” successfully delivers on its promise of being an uncensored conversationalist, providing a stark contrast to the guarded nature of its mainstream rivals. For that specific purpose, it has a real use case.
However, the overall package feels more like a value-add for Gab Pro members than a standalone product ready to take on the world. The image generator, in its current state, is more of a novelty than a tool.
My advice? If you’re purely looking for the best AI technology, your money is better spent on a ChatGPT Plus or Midjourney subscription. But if you’re a free-speech absolutist who wants to see what an AI sounds like when the guardrails are taken off, Gab AI offers a unique—and sometimes jarring—glimpse into that world. 🙂
What do you think? Have you tried Gab AI or another alternative AI? Let me know your experience in the comments
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