The Rise of ChatGPT and Other AI Tools
Curious about all the hype? Learn what ChatGPT is, see a few examples, and get a list of 26 other AI tools you might find helpful.
The groundswell of chatter around ChatGPT and other AI platforms is hard to ignore. If you’ve had a chance to play with it, you know why… it’s impressive.
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that was developed by US-based research company OpenAI, and since November of 2022, over 100 million people have started using it. The majority of users appear to be testing with basic questions and prompts such as, “write a poem”, and “create an exercise program”, to see what it can do. Others have taken it to incredible heights like using it as a programming assistant, getting specific instructions on how to build a car, and creating landing pages for marketing campaigns.
ChatGPT is completely free to use during its research preview.
ChatGPT Plus has been recently launched at a pilot subscription price of $20. It is invite-only, provides faster responses, and promises access even during peak times.
Unlike traditional chatbots, ChatGPT can produce written text and converse with users in natural, conversational language. Frankly speaking, it’s scary good given a thoughtful prompt or even dumping a pile of misspelled words at it. If you’re curious about how the technology works, ask ChatGPT. What’s insane to think about is ChatGPT is pulling information from offline sources – it’s not connected to the internet. (Mind blown)
Tech investors have poured billions of dollars into funding for ChatGPT, and it has been well-received by the public, with many large companies exploring its potential. Their current valuation is at $30B and appears to be growing by the minute. IPO?
AI/machine learning (ML) and chatbot technology is not new, so why is there so much hype around this iteration in particular? This is because ChatGPT generates real-time responses that are based on your input. For example, you can tell it to take on a certain tone or voice. In this case, Joe Rogan telling a joke.
The same prompt, but with the voice of Mother Theresa
Here’s a link to a ton of basic examples where ChatGPT was used to help with marketing tasks.
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While impressive, OpenAI does warn that the tool can generate occasionally “incorrect or misleading information,” despite the incredible math it may use, meaning you still must check everything. Since the data stops in 2021, be especially careful trusting specific facts or details ChatGPT writes after that.
The AI Battles Have Begun
Microsoft sunk billions into ChatGPT and has recently announced its new Edge Browser saying it’s using conversational AI to create a new way to browse the web. Users will be able to chat to Bing like ChatGPT, asking questions and receiving answers in natural language. It’s live but there is a waiting list.
A few days before Microsoft’s big announcement, Google introduced Bard in their attempt to catch up with ChatGPT. Google said it would begin testing its new chatbot with a small, private group on Monday before releasing it to the public in the coming weeks. In a blog post, Sundar Pichai, Google’s chief executive, also said that the company’s search engine would soon have artificial intelligence features that offered summaries of complex information.
As both Google and Bing are not quite ready, check out www.you.com for a taste of what chat-based AI search (connected to the internet) looks and feels like. It’s worth the click.
But wait, There Are More.
Since the launch of ChatGPT, dozens of other platforms have tenaciously surfaced with promises of making something better.
Here are a few:
1. Krisp: Krisp's AI removes background voices, noises, and echoes from your calls, giving you peace of call
2. Beatoven: Create unique royalty-free music that elevates your story
3. Cleanvoice: Automatically edit your podcast episodes
4. Podcastle: Studio quality recording, right from your computer
5. Flair: Design branded content in a flash
6. Illustroke: Create killer vector images from text prompts
7. Patterned: Generate the exact patterns you need for and design
8. Stockimg: Generate the perfect stock photo you need, every time
9. Copy: AI-Generated copy, that actually increases conversion
10. CopyMonkey: Create Amazon listings in seconds
11. Ocoya: Create and schedule social media content 10x faster
12. Unbounce Smart Copy: Write high-performing cold emails at scale
13. Vidyo: Make short-form vids from long-form content in just a few clicks
14. Maverick: Generate personalized videos at scale
15. Quickchat: AI chatbots that automate customer service charts
16. Puzzle: Build an AI-powered knowledge base for your team and customers
17. Soundraw: Stop searching for the song you need. Create it.
18. Cleanup: Remove any wanted object, defect, people, or text from your pictures in seconds
19. Resumeworded: Improve your resume and LinkedIn profile
20. Looka: Design your beautiful brand
21. theresanaiforthat: Comprehensive database of AIs available for every task
22. Synthesia: Create AI videos by simply typing in text.
23. descript: New way to make videos and podcasts
24. Otter: Capture and share insights from your meetings
25. Inkforall: AI content (Generation, Optimization, Performance)
26. Thundercontent: Generate Content with AI
Like the early days of the internet, people and companies are working feverishly to figure out what it is, what it can do, and how it can be used to make life better (by automating as much as possible). In a matter of months, our digital capabilities have grown infinitely, and we’re excited to see where it goes.