AI tools have gained significant traction in recent years and as the AI wars heat up, many companies are vying for the leading position. Google recently released its own entry in the fight, Bard, an AI tool that aims to challenge the successes of its competitors. Despite an uneven beginning, Bard is still a serious contender in the AI wars and its potential to be a major player is considerable given its association with Google. In response, Microsoft has released its own AI-powered tools and even released previews of their own product, Bing, to compete with Bard and other similar applications. Lastly, ChatGPT is the most popular, consumer facing chatbot on the web and recently released support for plugins, making it an even more powerful tool.
While upgrading and creating more efficient AI tools is a great move, it’s important to remember the person behind the product. At the helm of Google’s foray into the AI wars is Sundar Pichai, the Indian-American Chief Executive Officer who has seen his share of successes as the head of the tech giant. His plans for bringing Google to the forefront of AI research has apparently been met with some minor hiccups given Bard’s improper handling of trivial questions, but there is still hope for the AI tool given the potential of Google and Pichai’s drive.
However, Microsoft’s own AI plays should not be overlooked either. A leading force among their AI upgraded applications is the integration of Bing with many of their most popular and productive applications. Through this process, Microsoft is making it easier for users to access Bing’s features as well as integrate them further into their daily work. By promoting Bing to its users, Microsoft has given customers an efficient way to complete tasks and not to mention, have a more enjoyable and effortless time while doing it.
For those who still prefer a simpler approach, ChatGPT continues to be a great choice, though its training data cut off in September of 2021. Despite this, ChatGPT’s plugin support recently added means that it is still a solid choice for many users.
As a result of all the recent developments, readers may find themselves asking which AI tool they should be particularly excited about. Even with Bard’s less than stellar beginning and the potential that Microsoft has with its own AI products, many will no doubt still root for Google’s AI tool. Even for those that are underwhelmed by Bard’s current preview, the potential in its success is obvious and its integration with the tech giant’s services are undeniable. Despite the competition that Microsoft has been providing, it may still be a bit too early to decide which AI tool is the most promising. The only sure thing is that each AI tool has something to offer its users and that it will definitely be an interesting race to follow over the next few months.
