Humans Outperform Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) in Non-Verbal Tests of Mental Rotation and Figural Reasoning
Multimodal large language models (MLLMs) have become increasingly proficient at solving complex problems. Here, we systematically compare performance between humans and two of the currently most widely used MLLMs, ChatGPT-5 and Gemini 3, on mental rotation and figural reasoning tests using identical instructions for hu...