For months, AI has dominated the news. Most
recent conversations have centered on ChatGPT, a project created by OpenAI with
support from Microsoft. A similar product called "Bard" has been
unveiled by Google in direct response. Bard can converse with users and provide
answers to their questions. We have compared Bard with ChatGPT to see their
similarities and differences.
Similarities Between Bard and ChatGPT
Here are the similarities between Bard and
ChatGPT:
1.Ā Large Language Models (LLM)
AI is nothing new. You are chatting with a type
of artificial intelligence if you use voice assistants like Siri or Alexa.
However, this is not the same with both Bard and ChatGPT.
These AIs are called "Large Language Models" (LLM) and have the ability to be "trained" to solve
problems. Instead of writing code for each response, you can train your AI by
providing it with a set of instructions, and some examples, and allow it to
figure out the best answer on its own.
2.Ā Beta phase
Bard and ChatGPT are not the finished products, even
though ChatGPT has been around for a little while longer.
Even though the models that power both chatbots
have been developed and refined for years and are very effective, they are
essentially going through a lengthy beta-testing phase. Therefore, if you use
them, they will become "smarter" thanks to the conversations you have
with them.
3.Ā Ability to code
Bard and ChatGPT are both capable of writing code
in just about any language. Video games have been completely created using only
ChatGPT's output.
Both programs can also be used to build the
frameworks for more complex programs because they appear to have a decent
understanding of coding. Theoretically, this could save human coders a great
deal of time and work.
4.Ā Both are not always accurate
For LLM AI chatbots, accuracy remains a
significant problem. This has also been noted by both products and companies.
This is obvious through the disclaimer of Bard stating that the information the
bot provides may be offensive and inaccurate.
There is also a disclaimer on ChatGPT stating
that the bot may occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content
due to its limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021.
Differences Between Bard and ChatGPT
Here are the differences between Bard and
ChatGPT:
1.Ā Bard is up to date while ChatGPT cuts off in 2021
Powered by Google, Bard has access to the
internet and can gather information about ongoing and current events with the
use of the search engine. A āgoogle itā button comes with the answers provided.
This allows users to immediately verify the response of the language model by
doing a Google search.
On the other hand, the dataset for ChatGPT cuts
off in September 2021. As a result, it cannot make comments on urgent news.
With ChatGPT, you will have to search for the answers yourself if you want to
validate its claim.
2.Ā Bard provides the source for its claims
Bard can back up its claims because it can
ābrowse the internet.ā The claims are always direct links to the sources.
However, these may not always be accurate or great, they are better than what
ChatGPT offers.
ChatGPT does not have access to the internet like
Bard. As a result, the links it provides in some cases will be ādeadā. The
reason for this could be that the AI is inventing a link that seems convincing
or the said page has been deleted between now and when it was entered into the
data bank of ChatGPT.
3.Ā Bard has a waiting list while ChatGPT has a
premium service
Accessing both language models can be tricky
sometimes because they are still in the testing phase. Google Bard has a
waiting list and more users can access the model as its stability and capacity
increase. There is no way to pay for increased access or better service as it
is completely free.
Unlike ChatGPT, Bard does not have a āpremiumā
version. There is also the free version of ChatGPT which can be accessed most
times. You can start chatting with the ChatGPT model in a couple of minutes
after signing up with your phone number and email address.
4.Ā Bardās messages appear while ChatGPT types its
own
The approach Bard takes in providing answers is
different from ChatGPT. Once it is āsentā, you get the entire message. You
cannot get a preview beforehand.
However, you will see the response of ChatGPT on
the screen when it is loading. You get to read some of the results because it
is as if it is being typed in real-time.
Conclusion
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