Introducing SEAL Showdown: Real People, Real Conversations, Real Rankings

Current methods for evaluating large language models (LLMs) are insufficient, as they often rely on synthetic tests or feedback from a narrow, tech-focused user base. To address this, Scale AI has introduced SEAL Showdown, a new public leaderboard that ranks models based on real-world conversations and preferences. Unlike other leaderboards, SEAL Showdown provides granular rankings segmented by user demographics such as country, language, age, and profession, drawing from a diverse global contributor network. The platform is designed to be trustworthy, with safeguards to prevent developers from gaming the rankings and ensuring that user votes reflect authentic preferences from real-world use.