4 AI Resources You Can Use

In this post, I share 4 AI resources you can use. As I’m sure you’re aware, Artificial Intelligence is everywhere! Just like many relatively new things, there’s controversy! However, this post isn’t about whether AI is a good or bad thing. Instead, I will introduce you to 4 AI resources you can use.

Why Would You Use These Resources?

There are AI resources for manipulating photos and chatting on websites. But, in this post, we’re going to look at AI sites that allow you to search, find answers, and write emails, letters, and posts. Before you say, “I’m not interested in using AI.” just have a look at the sites I’m highlighting in the article.

Resource #1 – ChatGPT

One of the first AI resources to gain the public’s eye was ChatGPT. With it, you can ask almost any question and it will draw from its vast knowledge base and give you an answer. Here is an example of a question I asked and the answer it gave me:

The Question

What are the different sizes for model trains?

The Answer

Model trains come in various sizes, often referred to as scales and gauges. The size of a model train refers to its proportionate size in relation to a real-life train. Here are some of the most common model train scales and gauges:

G Scale (G Gauge):
- Scale: 1:22.5 to 1:32
- Track Gauge: 45mm (1.772 inches)
- Large size, often used for garden railways.
O Scale (O Gauge):
- Scale: 1:48
- Track Gauge: 1.25 inches (32mm)
- Popular for Lionel and MTH model trains.
READ THE REST OF THE RESULTS HERE.

What You Should Know

Things you should know about ChatGPT:

Its database doesn’t contain any information after 2021.
There are now two versions: GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. While GPT-3.5 is free, you need to subscribe to access the newer, more capable, and more accurate GPT-4 version.
Like all AI resources, it is possible that you will get inaccurate results. Since portions of the database are gleaned from websites, if a website has erroneous information, so will your AI results.

Ready to give ChatGPT a try? Just click HERE.

Resource #2 – Claude

I just came across Claude about 4 weeks ago. I’ve found it to be a good resource for asking questions. Its database has some newer information than what is available with ChatGPT. However, here’s an example of how you can get incorrect information from AI:

The Question:

Did Megyn Keller interview Donald Trump this week?

The Answer

No, Megyn Kelly did not interview Donald Trump this week. Megyn Kelly left Fox News in January 2017 and joined NBC News. She hosted a daytime talk show called Megyn Kelly Today from September 2017 through October 2018 before leaving NBC. She has not interviewed Donald Trump since the 2016 presidential election campaign.

So in summary, Megyn Kelly has not interviewed Donald Trump in over 3 years, since the time she was still employed by Fox News. She definitely did not interview him this past week, as she is no longer hosting a regular TV show. Their famous antagonistic interview took place back in August 2015 during the first Republican primary debate.

For the record, I left out the middle paragraph of its response as it wasn’t relevant to this post. If you try Claude, you can ask it the same question and read the section I left out.

Claude Things You Should Know

Things you should know about Claude:

Its database is newer than ChatGPT but still not current.
It often gives more in-depth responses than ChatGPT -3.5.
Like all AI resources, it is possible that you will get inaccurate results. Since portions of the database are gleaned from websites, if a website has erroneous information, so will your AI results. Additionally, some databases only include information up to a certain year.

Ready to give Claude a try? Just click HERE.

AI Bing

If you use Microsoft Edge, you should be familiar with the AI Bing toolbar that now appears as a vertical column on the right side. —————–>

If you click or tap on the AI Bing icon, you’ll get the window shown below in this column:

As you can see, at the top, you can choose from chatting (asking questions) to composing (letters, emails, etc.) and Insights (what’s trending, videos for you, etc.).

There are various options available in each of these areas. For instance, under Compose, you can select the tone of what is written, e.g., professional, casual, funny, etc.

Let’s see what happened when I asked AI Bing the same question I asked Claude.

The Question

Did Megyn Kelly interview Donald Trump this week?

The Answer

Yes, Megyn Kelly interviewed Donald Trump this week. The interview was aired on Thursday, September 14, 2023 ¹. You can watch the full hour-long interview between Megyn Kelly and former President Donald Trump on RealClearPolitics ². CNN also has a video of Megyn Kelly pressing Donald Trump over comments about classified documents ³.

Notice that in the response, links are included (3 of them) to go directly to the pages that will give you more information about what you asked.

Things To Know About AI Bing

Things you should know about AI Bing:

Its official name is AI Bing. Earlier versions were called Sydney but that name was eventually done away with.
It’s built right into the browser (Edge) and accessible anytime Edge is open.
Its database is far more current than ChatGPT and Claude.
Because you can choose the type of response (More Creative, More Balanced, More Precise) it’s possible to get three different answers.
Like all AI resources, it is possible that you will get inaccurate results. Since portions of the database are gleaned from websites, if a website has erroneous information, so will your AI results.

Haven’t tried Bing AI yet? Just open your Microsoft Edge Browser and give it a try.

Google’s Bard and SGE

Currently, Google has two types of AI. It’s Bard AI feature is similar to the other three I’ve reviewed so far. It tends to be more up-to-date and it did answer my questions about Megyn Kelly and Donald Trump correctly.

Things To Know About Bard AI:

Things you should know about Google’s Bard AI:

It is set up like the chat feature of ChatGPT and Claude.
Its database is more recent than ChatGPT or Claude.
Like all AI resources, it is possible that you will get inaccurate results. Since portions of the database are gleaned from websites, if a website has erroneous information, so will your AI results.

If you want to try Bard, just click HERE.

Google Labs And SGE

SGE (Search Generative Experience) is the Google Search AI tool. It is part of Google Labs. (Read more about Google Labs in my August 17, 2023 post which you’ll find HERE.) You must join Google Labs to use it. (You can sign up HERE.)

There are two SGE choices in Google Labs. The first is “Generative AI in search.” Here’s how Google describes this feature:

Supercharge your search to find what you’re looking for in faster, easier ways. Get AI-powered overviews to quickly get the gist of a topic and easily follow up. Let AI do the heavy lifting for you.
https://labs.google.com/search/experiment/1?authuser=0&source=hp

The second SGE in Google Labs is “SGE while browsing.” This is what Google Labs says about this:

Browse web pages with AI-powered tools. Understand and quickly find key points. See questions answered on the web page and jump to the relevant section to learn more.
https://labs.google.com/search/experiment/2?authuser=0&source=hp