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AI Chatbots: Copilot vs. ChatGPT vs. Gemini

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The rapid rise of generative AI chatbots has introduced a variety of options for users to choose from, similar to selecting an email provider or music streaming app. This article compares three of the most prominent AI chatbots : Microsoft’s Copilot, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Google Gemini, to help you determine which one suits your needs best.

Microsoft Copilot

Copilot is deeply integrated into Microsoft’s ecosystem, available across Bing, Windows, and OneDrive, and accessible via web and mobile apps. It leverages Microsoft’s Bing search engine for responses and provides web links as citations, ensuring accuracy. Copilot is user-friendly and offers three settings to tweak text output: More Creative, More Balanced, and More Precise.

Performance:

  • Game Idea: Suggested “What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf?” for a 5-year-old’s birthday party.
  • App Idea: Proposed a virtual interior design AR app, though it didn’t provide a name.
  • MacOS Reset Instructions: Accurate and detailed, with citations from Apple support.

Copilot is ideal for those entrenched in the Microsoft ecosystem, offering reliable web-referenced information and a friendly interface.

OpenAI ChatGPT

ChatGPT, widely regarded as a leader in generative AI, is accessible via web and mobile apps. The free version uses GPT-3.5, while the paid version offers GPT-4, image generation, and custom GPT creation with personal data. However, the free version lacks web citation links, making it harder to verify information.

Performance:

  • Game Idea: Suggested musical statues with themed music (e.g., superheroes or animals).
  • App Idea: Proposed “FitTrack” for tracking physical and mental health metrics.
  • MacOS Reset Instructions: Detailed but outdated, lacking updates for newer Macs.

ChatGPT is cutting-edge and frequently updated, making it a solid choice for advanced AI features, especially in the paid version.

Google Gemini

Google Gemini, formerly known as Google Bard, integrates well with Google products and offers a similar interface to ChatGPT. The paid plan is part of Google One, providing additional benefits like cloud storage. Gemini offers multiple draft responses and links to sources, enhancing usability.

Performance:

  • Game Idea: Suggested “pin the tail on the donkey” with a magical creature twist.
  • App Idea: Proposed “Swap & Share Shelf” for lending items to neighbors.
  • MacOS Reset Instructions: Accurate but outdated, with a source link to Apple support.

Gemini is a great option for Google users, combining efficient AI with reliable source links for verification.

Each AI chatbot has its strengths:

  • Copilot excels in web-referenced accuracy and user-friendliness within Microsoft’s ecosystem.
  • ChatGPT is highly competent and feature-rich, especially in its paid version.
  • Gemini offers solid integration with Google services and useful source links.

Since all three can be used for free, it’s worth trying each to see which best meets your needs.

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