Even in its early stages, ChatGPT was remarkably powerful. It could answer questions on almost any topic and help with essays, articles, poems, songs, pictures, and even computer code. Thanks to quite a few further improvements, these systems have now grow to be much more powerful.
Stay up up to now
For example, ChatGPT didn’t know anything about events after September 2021 until a couple of 12 months ago. Now it stays current. When I asked, “What important things happened in today's news?” It provided a timely update on vital news.
ChatGPT's other improvements include the power to upload files. For example, you possibly can upload a document and ask him to rewrite or summarize it for you. ChatGPT recently added the power to load documents from Google Drive, including Docs. In March 2023, GPT-4 was launched, which features advanced pondering and creativity.
Search and GAI merge with AI built into phones and PCs
The recent integration of search functionality for paid subscribers ($20/month) brings ChatGPT closer to Google's capabilities. Google has now integrated its Gemini GAI models into the search and, along with the normal results, also offers a summary of the search topics. When I asked Google to “compare Apple Watches and Pixel Watches,” it offered a succinct 200-word comparison with links to reviews and other web content.
Many of the GAI services now have two-way voice functionality. You can ask them questions using your voice they usually can answer with a computer-generated voice that now feels like an actual human. Both Apple and Google are starting to integrate generative AI into their smartphone operating systems. Google is counting on AI for its latest Pixel 9 phones. When you press the button to activate Google Assistant, you possibly can ask it questions using your voice and hearken to the reply. You may take part a conversation. I asked my Pixel 9, “Who is Dustin Hoffman?” and while it was telling me about him, I pressed the microphone button and interrupted it with the query, “When was he born?”, followed by “Who is he married to?”, etc Natural sounding voice answered my questions.
Microsoft has integrated its Copilot GAI system into Windows 11. Apple is integrating what it calls “Apple Intelligence” into the iPhone, iPad and Mac. In other words: Siri is getting loads smarter.
Know the source and make mistakes
One of the things that frustrates me with some GAI systems is that I don't know where the knowledge is coming from. These systems have access to all the public web. If you don't know the source of the knowledge, you possibly can't really trust it. I recently burned my finger, and together with some excellent advice, it also said, “Take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed to relieve pain and reduce swelling.” I happened to know that acetaminophen (like Tylenol ) didn't reduce swelling, so I asked, “Are you sure paracetamol reduces swelling?” and it confessed, “You're right to double check!” Paracetamol doesn’t relieve swelling.”
By the best way, when you do this search, it's possible you'll get a distinct answer. ChatGPT and other GAI systems are consistently learning and refining their responses. Even in the event that they haven't learned anything latest, it’s possible you’ll get a distinct answer because each answer is generated spontaneously.
Perplexity.AI is a GAI system that gives links to sources. I asked the identical query about my burn and it also incorrectly said that paracetamol would “help with pain and inflammation.” When I clicked on the link I used to be taken to a UK National Health Service page which contained detailed information.
Google and Meta are all there
Google launched its Bard GAI system in March 2023. Apparently Google was working on GAI, nevertheless it was the recognition of ChatGPT that made the corporate give it an enormous push. In February 2024, Bard became a Gemini, having evolved significantly over the past 12 months. A Gemini Advanced is now included with a Google One subscription, which also offers 2 terabytes of storage and other advantages. Although there remains to be a free version of Gemini, the improved version has a more powerful AI model and extra features. For example, although the free model can draw, currently only the Advanced version can draw people, but neither version draws photorealistic images of identifiable people, children, or other images that violate the rules.
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, can be a significant player within the generative AI space. It has its own standalone Meta.AI website that works similarly to ChatGPT and Gemini, but additionally integrates AI into its other products. The Meta AI Assistant is now available on WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
The integration of Meta AI into its data glasses is especially interesting. I even have a pair and have used their AI feature to translate signs and menus while traveling abroad and discover landmarks. You may ask him questions like “How tall is the Eiffel Tower,” “Where is it,” and “Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Paris?” But she may make mistakes. I asked, “Which airlines fly nonstop from San Jose, California to Los Angeles?” and that included Air France, which in fact doesn't fly that route. I informed him that Air France doesn’t fly that route and apologized. The next time I asked, Air France wasn't there. To be fair, it could be Air France's codeshare partner Delta that truly flies this route.
Impressive, but not infallible
All of those GAI systems have developed a lot that I can now describe them as excellent. But being good has its dangers. Since they are frequently right, it’s tempting to depend on them. As I even have already emphasized, they’ll make mistakes, so counting on them might be problematic and potentially dangerous. Aside from not making any major decisions based on their information, I could be cautious before using them as a sole source in essays, essays, and even social media posts. They are a useful research tool, but before counting on them, ensure that you confirm the knowledge with a good source and cite that source when sharing it with others.
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