ChatGPT vs. Bing AI
Chatbots are becoming more and more popular as a way to interact with artificial intelligence (AI) and get information, assistance, or entertainment. However, not all chatbots are created equal. Some chatbots are more advanced, versatile, and reliable than others.
In this blog post, we will compare two of the most popular chatbots available today: ChatGPT and Bing AI. We will look at their features, strengths, weaknesses, and use cases to help you decide which one is better for you.
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI, a research organization dedicated to creating safe and beneficial AI. ChatGPT is based on the GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models, which are some of the largest and most advanced language models currently available. ChatGPT can generate text, talk conversationally, write code, and do many other tasks based on the input prompt.
ChatGPT is designed to be flexible and creative. It can answer questions, converse on a variety of topics, generate creative writing pieces, and even create images. ChatGPT can also follow instructions in a prompt and provide a detailed response. For example, you can ask ChatGPT to summarize an article, write a poem, or translate a sentence.
ChatGPT is currently free to use and open to everyone who signs up with an account. You can access ChatGPT through its web app or through various plugins that integrate it with other platforms.
What is Bing AI?
Bing AI is a chatbot developed by Microsoft that is integrated with its Bing search engine. Bing AI is also based on the GPT technology developed by OpenAI, but it uses a testing version of the GPT-4 model. Bing AI can provide you with relevant information from the web-based on your query.
Bing AI is designed to be fast and accurate. It can answer factual questions, provide web results, show images or videos, and perform calculations. Bing AI can also chat with you in a conversational way and switch between different modes: creative, balanced, and precise. In creative mode, Bing AI can generate content such as poems or stories. In balanced mode, Bing AI can provide objective facts or opinions. In precise mode, Bing AI can give short and specific answers.
Bing AI is also free to use and open to everyone who signs up with a Microsoft account. You can access Bing AI through its web app or through other Microsoft apps and services such as Edge, Skype, or the mobile Bing app.
How do they compare?
ChatGPT and Bing AI are both impressive examples of conversational AI that can handle a wide range of tasks. However, they have some key differences that make them suitable for different purposes.
Usability and Access
Both chatbots have web versions available that are easy to use. However, Bing's site blocks every browser except Microsoft Edge without workarounds. You can use Bing AI with a Microsoft account at bing.com/new, and we have an explainer for how to use ChatGPT.
Bing AI is also integrated into other Microsoft apps and services such as a sidebar in Microsoft Edge, a chatbot in Skype, and the mobile Bing app. ChatGPT doesn't have an official mobile app, but you can use the web app on a phone or tablet.
Factual Accuracy
Bing AI has an advantage over ChatGPT when it comes to factual accuracy because it has access to the entire web as a source of information. Bing AI usually prefers results from the web over its training data, which dates back to early 2022. Bing AI also provides links to the main sources for the information it shares.
ChatGPT does not have the ability to index the web in real-time for information, though that will eventually be possible with the use of plugins. It is limited to the training data in its model, which dates back to September 2021. OpenAI also doesn't like to share how its data was collected, how it is tested for accuracy, and so on.
Both chatbots are usually right when it comes to basic facts, such as the capitals of countries or states when a notable person was born, and so on. However, they may struggle with more complex or recent questions, such as current events, scientific discoveries, or controversial topics.
Creativity and Versatility
ChatGPT has an advantage over Bing AI when it comes to creativity and versatility because it can generate more types of content than just text
ChatGPT can create images, code, poems, stories, and other types of content based on the input prompt. ChatGPT can also follow instructions in a prompt and provide a detailed response. For example, you can ask ChatGPT to summarize an article, write a poem, or translate a sentence.
Bing AI can also generate content such as poems or stories, but only in creative mode. Bing AI can also provide web results, show images or videos, and perform calculations. Bing AI can also chat with you in a conversational way and switch between different modes: creative, balanced, and precise. In balanced mode, Bing AI can provide objective facts or opinions. In precise mode, Bing AI can give short and specific answers.
Use Cases
ChatGPT and Bing AI are both useful for different purposes depending on your needs and preferences. Here are some possible use cases for each chatbot:
If you want to learn about a topic or get information from the web, Bing AI is a better choice because it can provide you with relevant and up-to-date web results and sources.
If you want to have a fun and engaging conversation or generate creative content, ChatGPT is a better choice because it can chat with you on a variety of topics and create images, code, poems, stories, and more.
If you want to get assistance with writing or coding, ChatGPT is a better choice because it can provide you with suggestions, feedback, and corrections.
If you want to perform calculations or conversions, Bing AI is a better choice because it can handle math and units more accurately and reliably.
Conclusion
ChatGPT and Bing AI are both powerful and impressive chatbots that can do many things for you. However, they have different strengths and weaknesses that make them suitable for different purposes. ChatGPT is more creative and versatile, but also unpredictable and inconsistent. Bing AI is more fast and accurate, but also less flexible and original.
Ultimately, the best chatbot for you depends on your personal preferences and needs. You can try both chatbots for free and see which one you like better. You can also switch between them depending on the task at hand. The good news is that both chatbots are constantly improving and adding new features, so you can expect them to become even better in the future.