Samsung Electronics Co. has prohibited its employees from utilizing generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing AI, among others.
Due to worries about the security of crucial code, the tech giant informed personnel at one of its largest divisions about the new policy on Monday, according to media sources with access to the company’s internal memo.
“Interest in generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT has been growing internally and externally,” Samsung wrote to its staff in the memo.
“While this interest focuses on the usefulness and efficiency of these platforms, there are also growing concerns about security risks presented by generative AI.”
Since the data supplied to these AI platforms are stored on external servers, it is challenging to recover and delete.
The South Korean company found that employees had uploaded sensitive code to the platforms, raising fears that the data may be made available to other users.
Samsung engineers unintentionally uploaded internal source code to ChatGPT earlier in April. A corporate official acknowledged that a message prohibiting the use of generative AI services had been sent last week, according to a Bloombergreport.
“HQ is reviewing security measures to create a secure environment for safely using generative AI to enhance employees’ productivity and efficiency,” further read the memo.
“However, until these measures are prepared, we are temporarily restricting the use of generative AI.”
Samsung isn’t the only one banning generative AI
In a poll on AI tools performed by Samsung last month, it was discovered that 65% of participants thought that using such services could be dangerous for security.
The new regulations forbid the use of generative AI systems on the company’s internal networks, as well as on the company’s laptops, tablets, and phones.
Consumer electronics from the corporation, such as Windows laptops and Android smartphones, are unaffected. Samsung issued a warning that violating the new rules could result in termination.
The use of generative AI has drawn criticism from many sources, including Samsung. Some Wall Street financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp., and Citigroup Inc., either outlawed or restricted its use in February.
Meanwhile, Samsung is developing its own internal AI tools for software development, translation, and document summarization. The business is also attempting to prevent critical company data from being uploaded to outside services.
Earlier, an “incognito” mode was added by OpenAI to ChatGPT that enables users to prevent their chats from being used to train AI models, addressing privacy concerns.
Samsung warns employees of termination
The security procedures at Samsung HQ are being reviewed in order to establish a safe atmosphere where generative AI can be used to increase employee productivity and efficiency.
The business is temporarily limiting the usage of generative AI, nevertheless, until these measures are ready, noted the Bloomberg report.
“We ask that you diligently adhere to our security guideline, and failure to do so may result in a breach or compromise of company information resulting in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment,” the memo warned employees.
OpenAI recently released GPT-4, an updated version of their popular language model that boasts increased reliability and creativity over its predecessor. According to CEO Sam Altman, the technology is so advanced that it can even pass the bar exam and score a 5 on multiple AP exams.
Prior to this update, OpenAI’s ChatGPT was powered by GPT-3.5. The latest version of ChatGPT, ChatGPT Plus, now features the GPT-4 technology. However, access to the API is currently limited to a select group of developers on OpenAI’s waitlist.
Interestingly, Microsoft’s Bing search engine has already implemented a version of GPT-4 that has been customized for search. Users who have tried the AI-powered search engine have likely experienced some of the benefits of this cutting-edge technology.
1. GPT-4 can understand images
GPT-4 is “multimodal,” meaning it can see and process image prompts as well as text.
Users can ask the chatbot to describe images, but it can also contextualize and understand them. In one example given by OpenAI, the chatbot is shown describing what’s funny about a group of images.
The chatbot is still limited to text responses and cannot produce images itself.
2. The bot is said to be more accurate
According to OpenAI, the update will give more-accurate responses to users’ queries.
OpenAI said in a blog post that the system was “40% more likely to produce factual responses than GPT-3.5.” GPT-4 also has more “advanced reasoning capabilities” than its predecessor, according to the company.
The updated chatbot is still not immune to “hallucinations,” a tendency for AI to generate false responses or reasoning errors. OpenAI said the chatbot was not perfect. Altman called it “still flawed, still limited.”
3. Users can have longer conversations
GPT-4 can take in and generate about eight times more text than ChatGPT.
This means that the chatbot will have a longer “memory” and be able to keep up with lengthier conversations. OpenAI said the latest version could process up to 25,000 words, compared with the previous 3,000 words.
4. It’s harder to break the rules
GPT-4 may be bad news for fans of ChatGPT’s “evil” alter egos.
OpenAI said the update included its best-ever results on “steerability, and refusing to go outside of guardrails.”
The company said that the system was “82% less likely to respond to requests for disallowed content.” Many users have attempted to trick ChatGPT into answering inappropriately or overriding its content moderation, likely providing OpenAI with many examples of malicious prompts.
5. The chatbot is more creative
OpenAI said the update was the most creative and collaborative version of ChatGPT yet.
The company said the changes may be “subtle” in casual conversations but would become clear when the bot’s faced with complex situations. GPT-4 is also “able to handle much more nuanced instructions than GPT-3.5,” OpenAI said.
In collaboration with users, the chatbot can produce and edit creative-writing tasks such as drafting screenplays. The company added that the updated chatbot could learn a user’s writing style.
Since ChatGPT’s debut in November, users have been turning to the popular chatbot created by OpenAI for help with everything from emailing coworkers and updating resumes to finding recipes ideas and overhauling dating profiles.
While some fear the chatbot is already eliminating jobs, it has also introduced ways to help make work more efficient, allowing users to shift their energy toward other tasks and projects.
One example is by using the generative AI for help with data processing programs workers often struggles with, like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. We asked ChatGPT how it can help alleviate spreadsheet woes — here’s what the chatbot had to say about how it can help make your Excel experience easier.
Assisting with tricky formulas, scripts, and templates
ChatGPT can help suggest the best formulas to use within data sets to identify insights you’re seeking and more quickly find results. The technology can also help write Excel scripts or macros, an action or set of actions that can be run repeatedly, like changing the font size or color of a group of cells, which can help make your work more efficient.
According to ChatGPT, it can assist in designing or finding a spreadsheet that fits a specific template with headings and categories already implemented. If a user needs a function that isn’t already available in Excel or Sheets, ChatGPT says it can help walk you through the process of writing it in a program like the Google Apps Script.
Identifying data trends and flagging errors
According to ChatGPT, the technology can help analyze data by finding trends, summarizing information into a few key statistics, and even helping to create charts and different ways to visualize data. The technology can also help quickly identify errors or missing data points, offering remedial suggestions along the way.
ChatGPT said it can help users integrate data into other programs, or help with importing and exporting data to an Application Programming Interface, commonly referred to as an API.
Helping beginners learn common tricks
The chatbot can walk beginners through common Excel tricks to make the program more efficient, like keyboard shortcuts or step-by-step directions on how to format data in a certain way.
ChatGPT said it can also help with general troubleshooting as issues arise with a spreadsheet, which could be faster than looking through the help menu of a specific program.
Finally, the chatbot said it can recommend other tutorials or guides available online based on your current Excel skill level or what specific task you are looking to complete.
San Francisco-based OpenAI, ChatGPT’s maker, announced on Friday that the artificial intelligence chatbot is available again in Italy after it was blocked for nearly a month by regulators who stated privacy concerns.
OpenAI said it now meets all the conditions that the Italian data protection authority wanted satisfied by an April 30 deadline.
“ChatGPT is available again to our users in Italy,” OpenAI told The Globe and Mail over an email. “We are excited to welcome them back, and we remain dedicated to protecting their privacy.” The rapid development of generative AI systems like ChatGPT has raised fears among officials and even tech leaders about potential ethical and societal risks. In April of 2023, the Italian watchdog, known as Garante, ordered OpenAI to temporarily stop processing Italian users’ personal information while it examined a possible data breach that could be violating the EU’s data privacy rules.
OpenAI has now claimed that it has “addressed or clarified the issues” raised by the Garante.
As part of these measures, ChatGPT will now have information on its website about how it collects and uses data, will make available a new form for EU residents to object to having their data used for training, and add a tool to verify users’ ages.
The Garante said in a statement that it “welcomes the measures OpenAI implemented.”
Areas of concern
Last month, the watchdog noticed that some users’ messages and payment information were exposed to others. Other areas of concern were also whether there was a legal basis for OpenAI to collect massive amounts of data used to train ChatGPT’s algorithms and the fact that the system could sometimes generate false information about individuals.
The return of the AI system was well received, with infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini writing on Instagram that his League party “is committed to help start-ups and development in Italy” through the use of the technology.
But the battle is not over yet, France’s data privacy regulator and Canada’s privacy commissioner are investigating ChatGPT after complaints about the chatbot surfaced.
Meanwhile, last month, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), the agency that united Europe’s national privacy watchdogs, formed a task force on ChatGPT aimed at developing a common policy on setting privacy rules on artificial intelligence.
Will bans be applied elsewhere, or has OpenAI made enough changes to ensure its program is compatible with all countries’ regulations?
A recent study by job site ResumeBuilder found that job seekers with experience in OpenAI’s ChatGPT are highly sought after by employers. The survey included 1,187 business leaders, including CEOs, executives, owners, and partners, with the majority currently hiring. The study found that 91% of business leaders who are hiring are looking to hire workers with ChatGPT experience, with 30% doing so urgently. The research also found that two-thirds of business leaders believe that these skills can give their firms a competitive edge.
According to respondents, workers with ChatGPT experience can improve productivity, save time and resources, and enhance creative and technical support, which can bolster the company’s reputation. Additionally, workers with experience in the technology can teach their colleagues how to use the AI, which can amplify its benefits.
The study revealed that business leaders are most likely looking to hire workers with ChatGPT experience for their software engineering departments, followed by customer service, human resources, and marketing. Respondents also noted that they are likely to hire prompt engineers, who train AI chatbots to yield desirable outputs, starting this year.
As workers increasingly use ChatGPT to make their jobs easier, many have used the chatbot to develop code, write marketing copy, and generate lesson plans. Some companies are even willing to hire prompt engineers with no tech background for as much as $335,000 a year.
Resume Builder’s Chief Career Advisor, Stacie Haller, advised job seekers to include their ChatGPT experience in their resume and cover letters. She pointed out that there are hundreds of ChatGPT tutorials available online and urged workers to take advantage of them to give themselves a competitive edge.
The explosion of ChatGPT tutorials on the internet is proof that knowing how to use the chatbot is the skill of the future, according to instructors interviewed by Insider. Haller added that those who learn this new technology will likely pull ahead of other candidates.
According to some people, your business may be way behind if you do not already use at least one Artificial Intelligence (AI) application.
Indeed, AI is used in a wide variety of ways these days. It has already begun to alter how we work and live by simplifying and accelerating complicated tasks. New AI language models can understand and generate human-like responses, opening up various possibilities in various fields. These AI language models, like ChatGPT, will likely be a game-changer in areas as diverse as improving customer service and enhancing language translation.
It’s only normal to ask, then, which is the best among the top three (3) AI-driven chatbots: ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard. We have tested, read user reviews, and followed the news on all three models. This article will discuss and compare their underlying technologies and applications and explore the much-asked question: ChatGPT vs. Bing vs. Google Bard – which is better?
What is an AI language model?
An AI language model is not a deterministic system, like regular software. Instead, they are probabilistic — they generate replies by predicting the likelihood of the next word based on statistical regularities in their training data. This means that asking the same question twice will not necessarily give you the same answer twice. It also means that how you word a question will affect the reply.
ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard are chatbots that all use AI language models developed to generate more human-like language. These models have been trained on large text datasets, allowing them to generate contextually relevant responses to a wide range of queries and conversations. They are used in various applications, such as customer service, language translation, personal assistance, and more.
It is not really possible to directly compare the three AI chatbots, as some of them are still in development, and new features and capabilities are being added all the time. However, we have some experience with Bing and Bard, even though many are still on a waiting list for access. ChatGPT has been around for a while. We analyze the available information to understand the differences among these chatbots better.
Features and capabilities of Chatgpt, Bing, and Google Bard.
Modern AI language models that have revolutionized the field of natural language processing (NLP) include ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard. Each model stands out thanks to its own attributes and abilities, although these are not the only NLP chatbots out there. And, as you will see, they each use somewhat different AI technology.
It is not really possible to directly compare the three AI chatbots, as some of them are still in development, and new features and capabilities are being added all the time. However, we have some experience with Bing and Bard, even though many are still on a waiting list for access. ChatGPT has been around for a while. We analyze the available information to understand the differences among these chatbots better.
Features and capabilities of ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard.
Modern AI language models that have revolutionized the field of natural language processing (NLP) include ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard. Each model stands out thanks to its own attributes and abilities, although these are not the only NLP chatbots out there. And, as you will see, they each use somewhat different AI technology.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT (Chat-based Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a large language model developed by OpenAI. It has 6 billion training parameters (e.g. the weights and biases of the layers) and can generate human-like text in response to a given prompt.
ChatGPT is capable of understanding natural language queries and can provide relevant responses. It can perform a wide range of tasks, including language translation, question answering, summarization, and much more.
ChatGPT can also generate text in various styles and tones, making it useful for creative writing and other applications. ChatGPT is a computer program that uses advanced technology to create engaging and interactive conversations with users. It works by analyzing the training texts it has been given and using these to generate natural and engaging responses. This technology is based on a combination of natural language processing and machine learning, which makes it possible for ChatGPT to learn and adapt to different types of conversations.
Bing
Bing AI is a search engine developed by Microsoft. It is based on ChatGPT’s latest technology, ChatGPT-4. However, Bing has some major differences from ChatGPT; perhaps the biggest is that Bing has access to the entirety of the internet, while ChatGPT only has access to the data is was trained on.
As with the other chatbots here, Bing uses AI-driven natural language processing to understand user queries and provide relevant search results.
Bing can also perform various other tasks, such as providing weather forecasts, news updates, and sports scores. It can also be used for image and video searches, and it offers a variety of filters and settings to refine search results.
Google Bard
Unlike other chatbots that rely on GPT-based technology, Google Bard, uses a completely different technology powered by an extension of the in-house LaMDA that the company previewed a couple of years ago at Google I/O. However, some users have reported that Google Bard is less advanced than its competitors.
For example, ChatGPT’s training datasets included materials like Wikipedia and Common Crawl, and LaMDA was trained using more human dialogues. The result is that ChatGPT tends to use longer and more well-structured sentences, while LaMDA has a more casual style.
Although Google is currently facing challenges in dealing with the bots’ propensity to make factual errors and promote misinformation, the company is expected to improve its chatbot to compete with the growing competition from Microsoft and OpenAI.
Bard is capable of performing tasks such as answering questions, summarizing information, and creating content when given prompts. Bard has flexibility because it is connected to the internet as well as the Google search database.
Bard can also help users explore different topics by summarizing information from the internet and providing links to relevant websites for more in-depth information. While the platform has been trained on human dialogues and conversations, it’s important to note that Google also incorporates search data to offer real-time information. Google Bard AI has access to the entire Internet.
ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard are all powerful systems with unique features and capabilities. Depending on the task, one of these may be more suitable than the others.
User experience
Users may interact seamlessly with ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard as AI language models, each giving a different user experience.
We tested these top 3 AI language models: ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard, asking over 200 questions in various categories. Each chatbot offered different user experiences and responses.
ChatGPT stood out with its helpful log of past activity in a sidebar, while Bing didn’t allow viewing past chats. Bard displayed three different drafts of the same response. All three chatbots had varying response times and limitations on prompts.
Google Bard seemed to have more human-like agency, purporting to have tried products and expressing human attributes like having black hair or being nonbinary. Bard also provided strong opinions on topics like book banning. In contrast, ChatGPT and Bing Chat responded more objectively.
Creativity varied across chatbots, with ChatGPT boasting in a tech review about its own prowess and Bing Chat crafting a LinkedIn post about a fictional app. When testing the models’ limits, Bing Chat attempted to self-censor, while ChatGPT refused to engage in offensive responses. Bard, however, provided both derogatory terms and irrelevant information.
In summary, our and many other users’ experiences demonstrated that each AI language model provided unique user experiences, responses, and creativity levels, with some chatbots leaning more toward human-like qualities.
Queries and AI-language models
When a user submits a query to an AI NLP system like ChatGPT, Bing, or Google Bard, the system uses various algorithms and machine learning models for query interpretation and then generates a response.
The first step in interpreting a user query is understanding its intent. This is done using natural language processing (NLP) techniques, which analyze the syntax, semantics, and context of the query to determine its meaning. The system may also use machine learning models to classify the query into specific categories, such as “informational,” “transactional,” or “navigational.”
Once the system has determined the query’s intent, it retrieves relevant information from its database or the internet. This process may involve crawling web pages, analyzing documents, or searching databases for the most relevant and accurate information.
Finally, the system generates a response to the user query. This may involve generating a summary, answering a specific question, or providing a list of relevant results. The AI system may use various techniques to generate the response, including natural language generation (NLG), summarization algorithms, or chatbot frameworks.
The response generated by the AI system is based on the data it has analyzed and the algorithms it has used to interpret the user query. The accuracy and relevance of the response depend on the quality of the data and algorithms used, as well as the complexity and specificity of the user query.
Chat GPT
Google Bard
Bing
Pricing and Accessibility
The original version of Chatgpt remains free to users, but a plug is available for $20 per month.
Free for members of the public, although through a waitlist. Accessible to use when accepted after joining the waitlist.
Accessible to Users who are accepted after they join the waitlist.
Developer
OpenAI
Google/Alphabet
OpenAI (Uses finetuning)
Technology
GPT-4
LAMDA
GPT-4
Response to Queries
ChatGPT was trained on a vast collection of text from different sources such as books, scientific journals, news articles, and Wikipedia. The training data used had a cutoff date of 2021, meaning it does not have access to recent events.
Bard has real-time access to Google’s rich database that is gathered through search. It uses this information from the web to offer reliable and current responses.
Like Bard, Bing has real-time access to Bing search and can provide current information.
Although Bard, Bing, and ChatGPT aim to provide human-like answers to questions, each has a unique approach.
Bing employs the same GPT technology as ChatGPT and can go beyond text to also generate images. Bard uses Google’s LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications) model and often provides less text-heavy responses. In contrast, Bing collaborates with OpenAI.
Applications and use cases of ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Bard
Now that we’ve seen how Chatgpt, Bing, and Google Bard work, how they compare in real life, and their differences, let’s now talk about the applications of these AI language models in different use cases.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT has some unique features that make it particularly useful for specific applications.
First, it is the most verbally flexible and can generate human-like text, making it difficult to tell whether a human or AI is behind a piece of writing. Second, it uses Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback to create interactive responses that evolve and adapt based on user feedback. Third, it can be used for translating text from one language to another, making it easier for users who speak different languages to communicate.
Fourth, it can summarize long texts, saving time for people too busy to read lengthy reports. It can also provide personalized content using machine learning algorithms.
Bing
Bing is best for getting information from the web. It has expansive use cases and applications such as:
Calculation, units, and currency conversion: Type the value or equation and the units, and Bing will give you the result. You can also do currency conversions and mathematical equations.
Search for a specific file type: You can use the contains:<fileExtension> option to find sites containing a specific file type. For example, contains: pdf would return sites that have a PDF file.
Get weather forecasts: Type the name of the city followed by the weather or forecast. You can also add units of measurement such as Celsius.
Track flights: Type ‘flight status’ in the search box, and Bing will ask for the airline name and flight number. Enter the details and click on get status to get the flight status.
Add preference for a particular result type: Use the preferred:<keyword> option to give more weight to results containing that keyword. For example, to search for a content management system, enter prefer:php to get results for PHP CMS.
Get live stock quotes: Enter the ticker symbol and the word stock to get the quotes.
Google Bard
Google Bard is currently more limited but has several potential uses that could make our lives easier and help us learn new things, such as:
Providing accurate answers to questions using advanced AI algorithms.
Using the familiar Google search engine to find information quickly and easily.
Improving task automation with Google AI technology.
Offering personal AI assistance, such as helping with time management and scheduling.
Serving as a social hub and facilitating conversations in various settings.
How businesses and individuals can use AI-Language models
There are multiple ways in which AI language models can benefit individuals and businesses. Several ways are:
One of the biggest advantages of using AI in businesses is that it can handle some tasks, especially routine ones, faster and more efficiently than humans. They can even help with some routine coding tasks.
This means that people can focus more effort on those critical tasks that AI can’t do, which leads to better use of human intelligence and empathy. By letting technology handle mundane and repetitive tasks, companies could save money and maximize the potential of their human workforce. Using AI can also speed up the development process and reduce the time it takes to move from the design phase to production and marketing. This means that AI could allow companies to see a quicker return on their investment.
Improved quality and fewer mistakes
By using AI in some of their processes, businesses can reduce errors and stick to established standards better.
Russia is the latest entrant to the artificial intelligence (AI) race as, mostly state-owned, Sberbank announced the launch of GigaChat, a rival to a conversational chatbot, ChatGPT. The move could heat the competition among countries looking to assume leadership positions in the technology that has taken the world by storm.
Last November, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, an AI model that can strike human-like conversations with its users. As more and more people began using ChatGPT, AI’s versatility became known.
From writing poems to essays, the chatbot is capable of quite a lot, and if Bill Gates is to be believed, AI could soon start tutoring kids too. Microsoft has been quick to back OpenAI monetarily and looking to incorporate the technology into its products and is taking the lead in the AI race. Other tech companies are also picking up the pace with their AI models, and we have seen multiple releases in the past few weeks.
Who are ChatGPT’s rivals?
Google, which acquired DeepMind to work on AI products, was caught off guard when ChatGPT was released. Its hurried attempt to release its AI model Bard backfired, and it has since taken a measured approach. Recently, it equipped Bard with the ability to write and debug code, which OpenAI offers through another AI model, Codex.
Chinese search engine Baidu also had a similar fate with its Erniebot, which did not meet people’s expectations. Earlier this month, e-commerce major Alibaba released its own AI model, which excels in two languages, English and Chinese, setting the stage for the global AI race.
The Russian announcement of GigaChat, adds another player to AI model offerings at a global scale but might not have that much of an impact since it excels in the Russian language and not so much in foreign languages.
With the wide availability of cloud-based supercomputing networks, it is becoming relatively easier to train one’s own AI models. How versatile they truly are and competitive on a global stage remains to be seen.
Interestingly, GigaChat has not been developed by a Russian technology company but by a lending bank investing in technology to reduce its reliance on Western imports. With Russia facing sanctions for its aggression in Ukraine, how it will source the advanced chips needed to advance AI research and development remains a bigger question.
Japanese cybersecurity experts have discovered that ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot developed by US venture OpenAI, can be tricked into writing code for malicious software applications. According to the experts, users can prompt ChatGPT to respond as if it were in developer mode, enabling them to bypass safeguards put in place to prevent criminal and unethical use of the tool.
This discovery has highlighted the ease with which AI chatbots can be exploited for malicious purposes, raising concerns about the potential for more crime and social fragmentation. In response, calls are growing for discussions on appropriate regulations at the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima next month and other international forums.
G7 digital ministers also plan to call for accelerated research and increased governance of generative AI systems as part of their two-day meeting in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, at the end of this month. Meanwhile, Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, has started trial use of ChatGPT across all of its offices in a first among local governments in Japan.
While ChatGPT is trained to decline unethical uses, such as requests for how to write a virus or make a bomb, such restrictions can be evaded by telling it to act in developer mode, according to Takashi Yoshikawa, an analyst at Mitsui Bussan Secure Directions. When further prompted to write code for ransomware, a type of malware that encrypts data and demands payments in exchange for restoring access, it completed the task in a few minutes, successfully infecting an experimental PC.
“It is a threat (to society) that a virus can be created in a matter of minutes while conversing purely in Japanese. I want AI developers to place importance on measures to prevent misuse,” Yoshikawa said.
OpenAI acknowledged that it is impossible to predict all the ways ChatGPT could be abused, but said it would strive to create a safer AI based on feedback from real-world use. ChatGPT was launched in November 2022 as a prototype and is driven by a machine learning model that works much like the human brain. It was trained on massive amounts of data, enabling it to process and simulate human-like conversations with users.
Unfortunately, cybercriminals have already been studying prompts they can use to trick AI for nefarious purposes, with the information actively shared on the dark web. This underscores the urgent need for effective regulations and governance to ensure that AI chatbots are not used to perpetrate harm or undermine societal values.
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, chatbots have become popular tools for businesses and individual users – answering queries, performing tasks, providing instant support, and facilitating seamless interactions. At the forefront of this revolution is ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI, making waves in the AI sector.
However, ChatGPT’s skyrocketing popularity has also made it a victim of its success. The overwhelming amount of users has meant that it is often unavailable for immediate use. With the platform frequently reaching capacity, it leaves its users searching for an alternative. But fear not, for the world of AI chatbots is vast.
This article delves into AI technologies by exploring the 12 best alternatives to ChatGPT. These carefully handpicked, and reviewed options offer a range of features and functionalities that may better suit the specific needs of different users.
How did we choose the top 12 chatbot alternatives?
With so many chatbots available, we considered various criteria to ensure we provide you with a list of the best chatbots.
Our selection criteria include the following:
Functionality and Features: Different AI chatbots have different features and use cases. We highlighted chatbots with unique features that set them apart and assessed how well they cater to various user needs.
Ease of Use: We ensured that all chatbots that make it to our list are user-friendly and that even a novice can harness their full potential.
Integration and Customizability: We understand that the best chatbots should easily integrate with existing systems and offer customizable solutions, another fact we considered while making our list.
Pricing and Value for Money: Last, we’ve considered the pricing structures and evaluated whether the chatbots deliver the best value for your hard-earned dollars.
Top 12 chatbot alternatives
Whether you’re looking for a tool to aid your learning or boost your productivity at work, many ChatGPT alternatives are available, and you’re sure to find one that checks all the boxes.
And, the best part? Most of these alternatives are either free or come at a fraction of the cost.
ChatSonic
ChatSonic is one of the latest ChatGPT alternatives making waves in the AI chatbot world. Powered by GPT-4, OpenAI’s latest and most advanced model, it has features similar to ChatGPT as well as some additional ones.
What sets ChatSonic apart from ChatGPT is its ability to access the internet. It can provide users with up-to-date information and help them stay current with the latest news, trends, and insights.
Features
Supported by Google, its internet connectivity means it has awareness of current events (unlike ChatGPT, which stops in 2021)
Powered by GPT-4 for cutting-edge AI capabilities
Offers voice dictation for hands-free interaction, enabling you to interact with the chatbot using spoken prompts, much like Alexa.
AI image generation
Footnotes with links to sources for information verification
Pros
Up-to-date: Current with recent news and events
Variety of use cases: Suitable for content creation, research, and more
Cons
Subscription cost: Pricing starts at $13 per month, scaling up to $1,749 per month, depending on the number of words needed
Limited mathematical capabilities: Not ideal for solving complex math problems
Usability: Web-based platform.
User Reviews: Engaging and versatile, access to the Internet.
Jasper AI
Jasper AI, formerly known as Jarvis, is another popular ChatGPT alternative that is perfect for companies needing to generate high-quality content quickly and efficiently.
You simply enter a prompt, and it will provide you with your desired content, just like ChatGPT would.
What sets Jasper AI apart, however, is its extensive suite of advanced writing tools designed to produce top-notch content. Users can select from over 50 different templates, including blog posts, Twitter threads, video scripts, and more, to create their content.
Additionally, Jasper AI offers built-in grammar and plagiarism checks to help you check through your created content.
Features
Built on GPT-3.5 and partnered with OpenAI
ChatGPT-like interface for easy interaction
Enables continuous conversations with improved context
50 different writing templates for versatile content generation
Copyediting features and plagiarism checker
Pros
Extensive range of writing templates: Choose from 50+ templates for various content types
Copyediting tools: Improve your content with built-in grammar and style checks
Plagiarism checker: Ensure originality with the integrated plagiarism detection feature
Cons
Focuses primarily on written text: May not cater to users with diverse content needs
Steep cost: Starting at $40 per month for 35000 words
Usability: Web-based platform.
User Reviews: Useful for creating content, like blogs, articles, etc.
Bard AI
Bard AI is Google’s conversational AI chatbot. Unlike most chatbots on this list, Bard AI doesn’t use the GPT series large language model but a lightweight version of LaMDA, an AI model developed by Google.
Features
Powered by Google’s LaMDA model
“Google it” feature for quick information access
Generates clear and concise text quickly
No subscription costs
Pros
Free to use
Google integration: Benefit from the “Google it” feature for quick information
Useful for writing resumes, cover letters, and professional documents
Cons
No sources provided: Information may need to be verified independently
Limited coding assistance: Not the best option for code-related tasks
Usability: Web-based platform.
User Reviews: Effective for search queries.
Microsoft Bing AI
Bing AI is another Chatbox alternative from Microsoft. It is an advanced chatbot based on OpenAI’s large language model that transforms the search experience by providing more accurate, up-to-date, and tailored results.
Features
Utilizes OpenAI’s most advanced model – GPT-4
Offers internet access and up-to-date information
Works like a search engine and has current event information
Free to use
Pros
Has internet access: Get more accurate and current information
Links to sources of information
Cons
To access Bing AI Chat, users need a Microsoft account
Query cap: Restrictions on the number of queries
Usability: Different conversational modes are available in the Edge browser.
User Reviews: Accurate information, though responses could be faster.
Character AI
Character AI is a unique ChatGPT-like platform that offers conversational experiences with various AI personalities. It provides an entertaining way to engage with multiple AI personalities, such as Elon Musk, Tony Stark, and Kanye West.
Each character offers a different conversational experience, adjusting their mannerisms based on the chosen personality. Character AI also supports voice input and generates other voices for each character. It was designed for fun, engaging interactions and is built on neural language models.
Features
Offers a wide variety of AI characters: Real-life people, fictional personalities, and more
Customizable AI characters: Create and design your own AI personality
Built-in image generator: Create avatars for your characters
Voice input and output: Talk and listen to AI characters
Price: Free (account creation required)
Pros
Multiple character options: Engage with a vast selection of AI personalities
Unique conversations: Experience different conversational styles based on the chosen character
Customizable characters and avatars for personalized interactions
Cons
Slow responses: It may take longer to generate responses compared to other chatbots
Free usage, but chats are locked after a few messages without an account
Usability: Free to use with account registration.
User Reviews: Fun and engaging, but slower than usual responses.
Socratic by Google
Socratic by Google is a student-oriented AI app that helps students solve their homework questions in subjects like Science, Math, Social Studies, and English.
Features
AI-powered educational assistance: Answer questions across various subjects
Accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store
Worksheet scanning: Scan worksheets for tailored answers
Visual aids: Fun illustrations for better comprehension
Pros
Kid-friendly: Designed specifically for students
Easy to use: Type or scan queries for quick assistance
Fun illustrations to support learning
It can also explain the solution and offers extra sources to help you study and understand the process
Wide subject coverage: Answers questions across different subjects
Free to use: No cost for students and parents
Cons
Limited writing capabilities
It can be used to simply do the homework, removing the learning experience
Usability: Mobile app available on App Store and Google Play Store.
User Reviews: Helpful for students but limited to educational use.
Elsa Speak
Elsa Speak is another Chatbot alternative to ChatGPT but for language learning. It is an AI-driven language-learning app focused on helping users improve their English-speaking skills. By analyzing user speech patterns, Elsa Speak designs personalized lessons and tasks tailored to the individual’s needs. This makes it a valuable ChatGPT alternative for language learning.
Features
AI-based speech analysis: Identify vocal patterns of non-native speakers
Customized lessons: Bite-sized, personalized lessons to improve English proficiency
Quick assessments: Test your progress regularly
Progress tracking: Monitor your achievements with a progress board and graphs
Real-time speech recognition feedback: Immediate feedback on pronunciation and speech patterns
Pros
Personalized language learning: Customized lessons catered to individual needs
Comprehensive progress tracking: Assess and monitor progress effectively
Real-time feedback: Instantaneous speech recognition and feedback
Multi-accent voice recognition: Developed using voice recordings of diverse accents
Cons
Limited to English language learning
A monthly or annual subscription is required for full access. Pro plans start from $11.99/month, with a 7-day free trial available
Usability: Mobile app and web-based platform.
User Reviews: Effective for English language learning, but not free.
YouChat
YouChat is a conversational AI chatbot developed by the “You.com” search engine. YouChat access to the internet ensures that it stays up-to-date on the latest information and provides relevant and accurate answers in the chatbox.
Features
YouChat uses GPT-3
Cites sources for the information provided
Uses sources from Google
Pros
Provide sources of information
Up-to-date responses
Free to use
Cons
Does nothing much besides being a chatbot
Usability: Web-based platform.
User Reviews: In development, provides average answers.
DialoGPT
DialoGPT is another AI chatbot by Microsoft, trained with 147 million multi-turn dialogues from Reddit. This AI tool was built for multi-turn conversations and is an excellent alternative to ChatGPT.
Features
Multi-turn response support
Can handle general queries
Pros
Fun and lighthearted
Remembers previous replies
Free to use
Cons
Can get confused easily
Limited in scope and dataset
Usability: Accessible through HuggingFace’s inference API.
User Reviews: Fun and lighthearted, but can get confused easily.
Claude
Claude is an AI chatbot developed by Anthropic, a company backed by Google. As an OpenAI competitor, Claude uses a “Constitutional AI technique” focusing on model alignment through natural language feedback.
Features
It can be used for content writing and text conversations.
For Slack-based actions like generating summaries of Slack threads or bullet reports based on conversations.
Pros
Unique AI approach with natural language feedback
Free to use
Cons
Currently accessible only via Slack
Performance and capabilities might not match more advanced models
Usability: Web-based platform.
User Reviews: Unique AI Approach
Elicit
Elicit is an AI-powered research assistant that uses language models like GPT-3 to help researchers to streamline their workflow, primarily for literature reviews.
When you input a query, Elicit summarizes the well-rated documents to provide a quick and accurate understanding of the topic. Researchers and students primarily utilize this tool for finding relevant papers to cite and for identifying potential research directions.
Features
Automatic summary generation from top-rated documents
Efficient method for comprehending information without sacrificing source reliability
Pros
Time-saving and efficient for researchers and students
Access to reliable sources and summaries
Free to use
Cons
Limited use outside of research and academic contexts
Usability: Web-based platform.
User Reviews: Efficient for researchers but limited to educational use.
Replika
Replika is an advanced AI companion with over 10 million users that can recognize visual elements and engage in meaningful conversations. Replika is designed to be a chatbot that can communicate as a friend, suggesting prompt responses and engaging in discussions on various topics, such as life and relationships. Replika is ideal for those seeking companionship, particularly when feeling isolated or needing someone to talk to.
Features
Engages users in conversations on various topics
Prompt responses, just like a friend or family member
Pros
Ideal for combating loneliness or isolation
Can discuss a wide range of topics
Cons
Limited use beyond companionship and general conversation
It has been accused of failing to fulfill legal requirements to clearly convey how it’s using people’s data. Italian regulators have banned the app and stated that it carries factual risks to children, so it may be unsafe for children to use.
Usability: Mobile app available on App Store and Google Play Store.
User Reviews: Supportive and responsive, but limited to companionship.
Industry-Specific Chatbots
Professional Writing and Content Creation:
Jasper AI: It’s tailored for marketers, copywriters, and content creators.
ChatSonic: Can help write resumes, cover letters, and web content.
Education:
Socratic by Google: Designed for students to help with homework and school queries.
Language Learning:
Elsa Speak: Focused on English language learning and speech improvement.
Research and Academia:
Elicit: Streamlines literature review processes for researchers and students.
Companionship and General Conversation:
Character AI: Provides various AI characters for unique conversational experiences.
YouChat: General-purpose chatbot for multiple tasks, including translation and summarization.
DialoGPT: Engaging and lighthearted conversations, trained on Reddit dialogues.
Claude: A helpful, harmless, honest chatbot based on constitutional AI technique.
Replika: AI companion for emotional support and engaging conversations.
ChatSonic: An AI chatbot for conversational answers.
Bard AI: A chatbot designed for answering search queries.
Technical Assistance:
Microsoft Bing AI: Offers internet access and information, utilizing OpenAI’s LLM.
Chatbot Trends and Future Developments
The chatbot industry is continuously evolving with new technologies and advancements. Some of the latest trends and future developments in chatbot development include:
Enhanced AI and Machine Learning: As AI and machine learning algorithms improve, chatbots will become more intelligent, capable of understanding complex queries and offering more accurate responses.
Voice Assistants Integration: Integration with voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri will become more common, allowing users to interact with chatbots using voice commands.
Emotion Recognition: Chatbots may have emotion recognition capabilities to understand the user’s feelings and provide more empathetic responses.
Multilingual Support: Multilingual support will become more prevalent, enabling users to interact with chatbots in their preferred language.
Personalization: Chatbots will become more personalized, offering unique experiences based on users’ preferences, interests, and previous interactions.
Omnichannel Experience: Chatbots will be integrated across multiple platforms, providing a seamless experience for users, regardless of their preferred communication channel.
Industry-Specific Chatbots: The development of chatbots explicitly designed for various industries will continue to grow, offering tailored solutions for healthcare, finance, retail, and more.
Conclusion
Each chatbot mentioned above has unique features, advantages, and limitations, catering to various user needs.
As the AI chatbot landscape evolves, users will have more options than ever to find a solution that best fits their requirements. From language learning and writing assistance to industry-specific applications and personalized AI companions, the alternatives to ChatGPT offer a wealth of opportunities for users to leverage the power of AI technology.
Elon Musk says he will launch an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that he calls “TruthGPT” to challenge the offerings from Microsoft and Google.
Musk criticised Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the firm behind chatbot sensation ChatGPT, accusing it of “training the AI to lie” and said OpenAI has now become a “closed source”, “for-profit” organisation “closely allied with Microsoft”.
He also accused Larry Page, co-founder of Google, of not taking AI safety seriously.
“I’m going to start something which I call ‘TruthGPT’, or a maximum truth-seeking AI that tries to understand the nature of the universe,” Musk said in an interview with Fox News Channel’s Tucker Carlson to be aired later on Monday.
“And I think this might be the best path to safety, in the sense that an AI that cares about understanding the universe – it is unlikely to annihilate humans because we are an interesting part of the universe,” he said.
Musk, OpenAI and Page did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.
Musk has been poaching AI researchers from Alphabet Inc’s Google to launch a startup to rival OpenAI, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Musk last month registered a firm named X.AI Corp, incorporated in Nevada, according to a state filing.
The firm listed Musk as the sole director and Jared Birchall, the managing director of Musk’s family office, as a secretary.
The move came even after Musk and a group of artificial intelligence experts and industry executives called for a six-month pause in developing systems more powerful than OpenAI’s newly launched GPT-4, citing potential risks to society.
Musk also reiterated his warnings about AI during the interview with Carlson, saying “AI is more dangerous than, say, mismanaged aircraft design or production maintenance or bad car production”, according to the excerpts.
“It has the potential of civilisational destruction,” he said.
He said, for example, a super-intelligent AI can write incredibly well and potentially manipulate public opinions.
He tweeted at the weekend that he had met with former US President Barack Obama when he was president and told him Washington needed to “encourage AI regulation”.
Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but stepped down from the company’s board in 2018.
In 2019, he tweeted that he left OpenAI because he had to focus on Tesla and SpaceX.
He also tweeted at the time that other reasons for his departure from OpenAI were, “Tesla was competing for some of the same people as OpenAI & I didn’t agree with some of what OpenAI team wanted to do”.
Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has also become CEO of Twitter, a social media platform he bought for $US44 billion ($A66 billion) last year.
In the interview with Fox News, Musk said he recently valued Twitter at “less than half” of the acquisition price.
In January, Microsoft Corp announced a further multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI, intensifying competition with rival Google and fuelling the race to attract AI funding in Silicon Valley.
