Information and updates on AI based chatbots and search engines

Last updated: 6 December 2024

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6 Dec 2024Link added to Chat GPT Pro which was launched on 5 December 2024.
17 Oct 2024Added details and link to Notebook LM.
25 Sep 2024A new column Prompt Guide has been added to the table, with links added wherever available from the respective companies.
17 Sep 2024Updated table with information on Poe and julius.ai.
24 Aug 2024For chat GPT, updated the following:

Replaced the text in the following sentence as shown.The database in the free version currently stops at January 2022 August 2023 and uses GPT 3.5 4.0 architecture’. .
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19 Aug 20241) For Google Gemini, added a link to an article on the roll out of Google Live, Google’s answer to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode
2) For ChatGPT, added a link to a visualisation (with ranking) of countries that use ChatGPT most.
26 JulAdded information on OpenAI announcement of SearchGPT prototype.
25 Jul 2024Information on Google Gemini updated with information on  Gemini 1.5 Flash. 
19 Jul 20241) Information on Claude updated to provide link to Android app available from 18 July 2024.
2) Information on Chat GPT updated to provide a link to information on the release of GPT-4o mini on 18 July 2024.
24 Jun 2024Updated the Notes column for Claude to confirm the release of Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
21 Jun 2024Updated information for Google Gemini to confirm that the Android app is available in the UK from 21 June 2024.
13 May 2024Added information on Open AI announcement concerning launch of GPT-4o.
16 Apr 2024Added link to official Gemini for Google Workspace Prompt Guide.
4 Mar 2024Added information on the launch of Claude 3.
25 Feb 2024Added information on Phind.
21 Feb 2024Added information on Groq.
18 Feb 2024Information added on Copilot for Microsoft 365

This post is an attempt to provide basic information on some Artificial Intelligence (AI) based chatbots or search engines.

Chatbot/search engineCompanyAccess via website?Access available via mobile app?Paid Subscription version available?Does it provide references with responses to each prompt?Prompt guideNotes and/or Updates
GeminiGoogleYesAndroid app available in the UK from 21 Jun 2024.It is called Gemini advanced and is being rolled out now.Sometimes provides links to relevant websites, articles, or studies, with responses to a promptGemini for Google Workspace Prompt GuideProvides three Draft responses to each question/prompt.

Google changed the name of its chatbot from Bard to Gemini on 8 Feb 2024.

On 10 April 2204, Google released its official Gemini for Google Workspace Prompt Guide entitled ‘Prompting guide 101’ which you can download here.

On 25 July 2024, free-tier experience upgraded to to Gemini 1.5 Flash, for faster and more helpful responses.

On 13 August 2024, Google rolled out Gemini Live.
ChatGPT


Here is a visualisation (with ranking) of countries that use ChatGPT most.
open.aiYesYesYes, ChatGPT Plus and Chat GPT Pro

GPT-4o mini unveiled on 18 July 2024.
NoPrompt engineeringOn 13 May, Open AI announced the launch of GPT-4o, an iteration of the GPT-4 model that powers ChatGPT. Watch this clip from 9 min onwards. Further information is available here.

The database in the free version currently stops at August 2023 and uses GPT 4.0 architecture.

Paid version uses GPT 4.0 architecture.

Comparison of GPT 3.5 vs 4.0

on 25 July 2024, Open AI announced SearchGPT, a temporary prototype of new AI search features that give you fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources
ClaudeAnthropicYesYes.
iOS app available since 1 May 2024.
Android app available from 18 July 2024.
Yes, Claude Pro.NoPrompt engineering overviewClaude 3 was launched on 4 March 2024.

The latest generation of the popular chatbot and AI model comes in three versions, Opus, Sonnet and Haiku, each serving different markets and purposes. 

Opus powers the paid-for version of the Claude chatbot, Sonnet the free version and Haiku is a cheaper to run model available for third-party developers.

On 21 June 24, Clause 3.5 Sonnet was launched. You can read more about it here and here
Copilot
MicrosoftYesYesYes, Copilot ProNormally provides references with a response to each prompt. Learn about Copilot promptsUsed to be called New Bing (Microsoft).

Using the Bing or Copilot app on your mobile phone, gives you the opportunity to search using GPT 4.0.

Copilot is also available for Microsoft 365 although this requires a subscription. Here, you can see the latest updates


Perplexityperplexity.aiYesYesYes, Perplexity Pro.Normally provides references with a response to each prompt. Prompting tips and examples
Pipi.aiYesYesNoNo
Zephyr 7B BetaHugging faceYesNoNoSometimes
GroqGroqYesNoNoNoNote that this is Groq (not to be confused with Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok ).

More information on Groq here.
Try both models to see which one gives you a faster response to your prompt(s)
PhindPhindYes NoYes, Phind ProYesA guide on how to make the most out of Phind
Other
PoeYou can access a range of chatbots from this platform
julius.aiJulius AI is an artificial intelligence data analyst that assists users in analyzing their data through computational AI
Notebook LMGoogleNotebookLM is an experimental AI-first notebook developed by Google. It uses the documents you upload to train a specialized AI that can:  
• Summarize complex documents
• Answer specific questions about your documents
• Transform your documents into briefings, study guides, or podcasts:
• Create audio overviews of your documents

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