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Personify it: a robot face, a model logo (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini), or a screenshot of an interface as the anchor. Pair with a face reacting — abstract concepts need an emotional handle.
Outputs win. A generated image, a code result, or a side-by-side of input vs. output earns clicks more than the prompt text alone.
Short and concrete: 'GPT BEAT ME', 'CLAUDE WROTE THIS'. Avoid jargon that requires explanation in a thumbnail.
Pick a consistent palette (lots of AI channels lean blue/purple — going green or red can stand out). Develop a recurring visual motif viewers recognize.