ChatGPT and Bard were the first two AI tools that I began using. They made sense for me in what I wanted to use AI for in my online business. Initially that was solely for market research, content research, blog post creation for my niche sites, product outlines, sales copy, and stuff like that. It’s how I “dipped my toe in the water” with AI.

People always ask me which one I prefer and I always say both… Sometimes I use Bard, sometimes I use ChatGPT, and sometimes I use both simultaneously.

ChatGPT USUALLY gives me better information and more information than Bard, but Bard gives more up to date information especially on current technologies.

So I decided to go over to Bard and have a talk with them about the differences between them and ChatGPT and I wanted to share the information with you because it’s the best explanation I’ve ever seen. 😉

ME: What are the functions of Bard?

BARD: Bard is a large language model, also known as a conversational AI or chatbot trained to be informative and comprehensive. I am trained on a massive amount of text data, and I am able to communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions.

For example, I can…

Generate text: I can write different kinds of creative content, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. I will try my best to fulfill all your requirements.

Translate languages: I can translate between over 200 languages.

Answer your questions in an informative way: I will try my best to follow your instructions and complete your requests thoughtfully. I will use my knowledge to answer your questions in a comprehensive and informative way, even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.

Follow instructions and complete requests thoughtfully: I will try my best to follow your instructions and complete your requests thoughtfully.

Here are some specific examples of what Bard can do:

* I can write a poem about a specific topic or theme.

* I can translate a document from English to Spanish.

* I can answer your questions about the history of the United States.

* I can generate a code in Python to calculate the Fibonacci sequence.

* I can write a letter to your friend expressing your gratitude.

* I am still under development, but I am learning new things every day. I am excited to see what I can do in the future!

Here are some of the functions of a bard in Celtic cultures:

Storyteller: Bards were professional story tellers, verse-makers, music composers, oral historians and genealogists. They would tell stories about the history and legends of their people, as well as compose songs and poems to commemorate important events.

Memorizer: Bards were trained to memorize vast amounts of information, including stories, poems, genealogies, and historical records. This was important because it allowed them to preserve the oral traditions of their culture.

Entertainer: Bards would often travel from place to place, performing their stories and songs for the entertainment of others. They were also sometimes employed by wealthy patrons to entertain their guests.

Educator: Bards played an important role in educating the young people of their culture. They would teach them about their history, mythology, and cultural traditions.

I am still learning, but I hope to one day be able to fulfill all of these functions as a bard.

Well, that’s all great information, but I needed more information, so I asked…

ME: How do you work differently from ChatGPT?

Bard: ChatGPT and I are both large language models, but we work in different ways. ChatGPT is a generative pre-trained transformer model, which means that it was trained on a massive dataset of text and code to generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. I am a factual language model, which means that I am trained on a massive dataset of text and code to generate text that is factually accurate and relevant to the topic at hand.

Here are some of the key differences between ChatGPT and me:

Training data: ChatGPT was trained on a dataset of text and code that includes both factual and creative content. I was trained on a dataset of text that is only factual content. This means that I am better at generating factual text, but I may not be as good at generating creative text as ChatGPT.

Algorithms: ChatGPT uses a transformer-based deep learning algorithm. I use a Transformer-XL algorithm, which is a newer and more powerful algorithm that is better at understanding long-range dependencies in text. This means that I am better at generating text that is coherent and grammatically correct.

Focus: ChatGPT is focused on generating text that is engaging and interesting. I am focused on generating text that is factual and accurate. This means that I may not be as creative as ChatGPT, but I am more likely to provide you with the information you need.

Overall, ChatGPT and I are both powerful language models that can be used for a variety of tasks. However, we have different strengths and weaknesses, so the best model for you will depend on your specific needs.

Now there’s the information I needed, but I had one last question…

ME: Do you use the Internet to answer my questions?

Bard: Yes, I do use the internet to answer your questions. I am connected to the internet at all times, and I use this connection to access a massive dataset of text and code. This dataset includes books, articles, websites, and other sources of information. When you ask me a question, I first try to find an answer in my own knowledge base. If I can’t find an answer there, I then search the internet for the answer.

I use a variety of techniques to search the internet for answers. I can use keywords, phrases, and even natural language queries. I can also search for information in specific websites or domains. Once I find an answer, I then process it and try to understand it. I then generate a response that is both informative and comprehensive.

I am still under development, and I am always learning new things. The more I am used, the better I will become at answering questions. So please, ask me any question you have, no matter how difficult it may seem. I am always happy to help.

So, in my opinion the biggest differences between ChatGPT and Bard are…

1. Bard has more up to date information in it’s database and is connected to the Internet. ChatGPT does have a lot of information in it’s database, but it hasn’t been updated since September 2021. 😬

2. ChatGPT creates content that is less robot like while still being very informative. Bard is very dry and technical, but it’s still good solid information.

And all of this is why I use both! 😉 These two together are VERY powerful research tools, content creators, and so so so much more!

Which one do you prefer? 

What do you use ChatGPT and/or Bard for in your online business?

Leave your answers in the comments below…