AI powered chatbots are the talk of the town these days but which one is the best among them? Well the battle is on and there are interesting developments happening daily. Currently, there are 3 platforms that are leading the way in this space: OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing & Google Bard.
But how do they stack up against each other when it comes to delivering the ultimate user experience? In this blog post, we’ll compare and contrast these three platforms highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. This whole AI goldrush started with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT which surprised everyone so let’s discuss this platform first.
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ChatGPT is a language model that uses AI technology to generate human-like responses to user queries. The technology is based on a neural network that has been trained on a massive dataset enabling it to generate highly accurate responses to a wide range of queries.
Pros
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- Highly accurate responses to complex queries:
Due to its advanced neural network and vast dataset of human language, ChatGPT is able to generate nuanced responses. This makes it a valuable tool for users who require accurate and detailed information.
- Highly accurate responses to complex queries:
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- Responsive in multiple languages:
ChatGPT’s ability to understand and respond in multiple languages makes it a valuable tool for users who are conducting research or communicating with people from different parts of the world. Additionally, its ability to write code in different languages makes it a valuable tool for developers.
- Responsive in multiple languages:
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- Conversational retention:
ChatGPT’s ability to retain up to 3,000 words of the current conversation allows it to provide more contextually appropriate responses. This means that it is better able to understand the user’s needs and provide relevant information.
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- Coding Capabilities:
Another advantage of ChatGPT is its ability to write code in different programming languages like Python and Javascript. This feature makes it a valuable tool for developers who require assistance with coding tasks.
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- Limited knowledge:
Despite the launch of GPT-4, ChatGPT is unable to access the internet and does not have access to current world events beyond September 2021. This means that it may not be able to provide accurate or up-to-date information on current events.
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- Singular Answers:
Another weakness of ChatGPT is that it only responds with singular answers by default. This means that users won
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Microsoft Bing
Microsoft moved ahead of its competition by announcing investment of $30 billion in OpenAI and integrated ChatGPT. While Microsoft Bing is powered by GPT-4 which is the latest LLM model launched by OpenAI, it has certain advantages over its predecessor ChatGPT.
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- Can access the internet and real-time data:
Bing’s ability to access the internet and real-time data makes it a valuable tool for users who require up-to-date information. It can provide accurate and current information on a wide range of topics.
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- Provides links to multiple sources of information:
Bing’s ability to provide links to multiple sources of information allows users to easily access additional information on a topic. This means that users can easily fact-check or conduct further research on a particular topic.
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- Follow-On Responses:
Offers follow-on responses and acts as a guide: Bing’s ability to offer follow-on responses and act as a guide makes it a valuable tool for users who require assistance with a particular task. It can provide guidance and suggestions for further information.
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- Ability to Generate Images:
Google Bard has one advantage over its competing chatbots ChatGPT & Bard, that it can generate images in responses using its AI.
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- Can only be used in Edge:
One of the main downsides of Bing is that it can only be used in Microsoft’s search engine, Edge. This means that users may need to switch browsers or search engines to access Bing.
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Google Bard
Google recently launched its own generative AI platform “Bard” which is still not widely available with a long waitlist. However we were able to get a sneak peek of the platform and here’s how it goes.
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- Can access real-time data on the internet:
Bard’s ability to access real-time data on the internet makes it a valuable tool for users who require up-to-date information. It can provide accurate and current information on a wide range of topics.
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- Multiple Outputs:
Bard provides multiple outputs for the same query in the form of drafts. Bard’s ability to provide multiple outputs for the same query allows users to choose the response that best fits their needs. This means that users can get more customized responses and a wider range of information.
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Cons
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- Responds in US English:
One of the main limitations of Bard is that it currently only understands and responds in US English. This severely limits its accessibility for non-English speaking users.
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- Not Available For Public:
Google Bard was released earlier however due to an error during the public reveal, it was called back and it has not been made available for everyone yet. It has been released in beta with a long waitlist.
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- Inability to code:
Google Bard is still learning to code and coding capabilities are not officially supported yet.
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In conclusion, all three search engines have their own strengths and weaknesses, making them valuable tools for different types of users. Bard’s conversational approach to search, ChatGPT’s ability to generate nuanced and contextually appropriate responses, and Bing’s personalized search results are all excellent features that make these search engines stand out from the competition.
As AI technology continues to improve, we can expect to see even more innovative features making them even more valuable for users. At Straico, we have built the ultimate AI tool for digital entrepreneurs which is now powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 Turbo and we are integrating it with GPT-4. If you’re interested in trying it out, go ahead and start boosting your productivity like never before.