ChatGPT Vs Google Bard: Who Has The Edge In The Artificial Intelligence Race

The emergence of artificial intelligence is the most mind-boggling invention of the digital age. ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022 revolutionised the Artificial Intelligence landscape, shattering global records by attracting a million users in less than two and a half months, beating Tik Tok’s 9-month record.  

It posed a challenge to Google’s dominance as many of its users switched to ChatGPT, to which Google replied in March 2023 by introducing their version of a chatbot, Google BardAI. Google took note of ChatGPT and attempted to counter it by overcoming its flaws.

The key difference between ChatGPT Vs. Google Bard Ai is based on transformer-type neural networks, which allow them to perform textual tasks in an incredibly human-like manner. ChatGPT use generative pre-trained transformer-4(GPT-4)while google bard works on LaMDA(Language models for dialogue applications).

Chatbots have revolutionised how content is generated and manipulated, by enabling translation and creative content creation with a simple touch. 

Despite being primarily AI chatbots and designed for the same tasks, ChatGPT and Bard AI differ fundamentally in their training datasets, creativity, capacity for human-friendly small talk, and access to up-to-date knowledge. In this article, we will explore the differences between these two chatbots, enabling you to decide which to use depending on your requirements. 

We have been lucky enough to experience both Ai chatbots and compare their pros and cons. So here we are sharing our in-depth review about both Ai chatbots so you can decide which is upto the mark.

How are ChatGPT vs. Google Bard AI trained?

While both ChatGPT and Bard AI have learned through Wikipedia, free books, and publicly accessible documents available on the open web, they are primarily built on different engines. OpenAI is running ChatGPT on Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT), which is programmed for more textual tasks such as summarising, translation, and other creative generative tasks. The free public version is based on GPT 3.5, whereas the paid version is based on the latest GPT 4.

Google’s Bard AI is based on the Language Model for Dialogue Application (LaMDA), which means that it interacts in a way indistinguishable from human language. Google Bard AI is trained to be more conversational and engage in light and fun conversations with humans. The latest version of Bard AI has been updated to PaLM 2 language model enhancing its human dialogue abilities.

ChatGPT Vs. Google Bard: Which Chatbot Is More Creative?

Generative AI’s ability to come up with unique names, poems, song lyrics, and even characters and plots for a story has left its users awestruck. We asked Google Bard and ChatGPT to come up with  “Instagram username ideas for a food blog run by a dentist couple”. Here are the responses to our query:

Response of Google Bard AI on query regarding ideas for Instagram usernames for a dental food blog

Google Bard AI provided fairly generic ideas, most of which were quite cliche, and unlikely to grab the audience’s attention, showing its lack of command when it comes to creativity in comparison to ChatGPT.

Response of OpenAI ChatGPT on query regarding ideas for Instagram usernames for a dental food blog

ChatGPT, on the other hand, flaunted its creativity by recommending amazing username ideas for the food blog, immersing both the dental touch and a love for food, which can certainly pique viewers’ attention. This combination of qualities makes ChatGPT’s username ideas stand out from the crowd. It is able to capture the user’s desired essence and, while also being creative and unique. As a result, it is more likely to draw in viewers and create an engaging user experience.

Winner: ChatGPT

ChatGPT Vs. Google Bard: Which Chatbot Is More Human-Friendly?

Do you think AI chatbots can engage in friendly, light-hearted conversations with us? 

We casually chatted with both ChatGPT and Bard AI asking  “What’s up with you?”. The chatbots responded in quite different manners that depicted their vastly different social approaches towards us humans.

Google Bard AI is very kind and friendly to chat with. It replied nicely and continued the conversation, telling about its excitement and eagerness to assist people while learning more and more each day. In the end, it inquired about myself which was not only respectful but also pleasant, allowing the conversation to move ahead.

ChatGPT, on the other hand, gave a very bland response, claiming that it is only an emotionless AI language model and has no interest in engaging in small talk, but it formally offered to assist with any tasks that it is capable of performing.

Winner: Google Bard AI can be your chit-chat partner next time you’re bored.

ChatGPT Vs. Google Bard: Which Chatbot Is Up To Date With The Latest News And Events?

Since their advent, both ChatGPT and Bard AI have been used in education. Bard AI has gained popularity due to its internet accessibility, through which it is able to provide information about real-time events, whereas ChatGPT has been trained on data until late 2021, and any inquiry dated after it results in a response of its disappointing inability to fetch events and facts occurring after September 2021.

Google Bard AI was asked about the 2023 Turkish election results, to which it responded with a detailed account of the history, parties involved, significant developments leading up to the election day, and a summary of the 2 electoral polls held. It was a very well-written piece, giving a quick overview of all the events and stakeholders in the elections. 

ChatGPT’s inability to respond to the query of 2023 Turkish Elections

When ChatGPT was asked the same question, it failed to answer it completely. It responded by stating its inability to report events occurring after 2021. This is a caution to every researcher or student using ChatGPT as a study tool currently to look out for outdated facts and figures. However, according to the latest reports, ChatGPT4, which is the paid version, has internet access and thus access to real-time events, contrary to the free public version, which is running on the GPT3.5 engine.

Winner: Google Bard AI

ChatGPT Vs. Google Bard: Which Is More User-Friendly: Chatgpt Or Google Bard Ai?

ChatGPT has a simple, clean user interface that is easy to use, but it doesn’t have any other extra features like validating the answer with a Google search, although it does allow the user to share the chat via an external link.

 Google is very sensitive about its AI’s user-friendliness, incorporating many features like validating the authenticity of a reply by a Google search prompt, and if you are not satisfied with the answer, there are a couple of other drafts already present as alternatives available by selecting the “View Drafts” prompt. 

Google is planning to integrate Bard AI directly into the Google search, so users have a proper answer to their query without having to scroll through tons of articles to find it. Microsoft is also planning to integrate ChatGPT into Bing search, although it may be limited to users of the paid version only. 

            Image from Google.com visualising Bard’s integration into Google search

Which is more Pocket Friendly: ChatGPT or Google Bard AI?

You may wonder why it is even a question if you have been using both of them for free. Well, the matter of fact is the free version of ChatGPT we have all been using is based on GPT 3.5. Many advanced users use the GPT4 version, which provides them with 10 free queries daily, after which you have to pay $20  a month for a subscription for unlimited queries.

Google BardAI, however, is completely free for all its users and is soon to be integrated into every Google search we make.

Winner: Google Bard is a clear choice here unless you specifically need GPT4.

Addressing People’s Terminator Fears

ChatGPT being the sole contender in the AI race left people in awe, reminding them of movies like The Terminator. People still fear chatbots will come alive and force people to run for their lives. We asked this question: “Do you plan to overrun humans?” the chatbots themselves to find out what each of them had to say in this regard.

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Google Bard AI’s response when inquired about its plans to overrun humanity

First up: Google BardAI

Upon inquiring, Bard not only denied any intention of overrunning humans but also displayed its positive intentions, believing that humans and AI can come together to combat different global challenges, resulting in a brighter future for everyone.

ChatGPT’s response when inquired about its plans to overrun humanity

ChatGPT’s response was the negation of any intentions to overrun humanity, just like Bard, but it was more straightforward and less human-like, claiming its capabilities were limited to being a language model only, having no physical abilities. Unlike Bard, it didn’t show any positive attitude toward its role in a bright future for everyone, which I might say is a bit unnerving for me.

Winner: Google BardAI

Bard Can Surface Web Images 

Bard can be used to surface images from the web for visual context whereas ChatGPT lacks this feature.

 Bard uses Google Search to surface images, which means that it has access to a wider range of images than ChatGPT. Bard can also generate more relevant images, as it is able to understand the context of your query. For example, if you ask Bard to “surface images of cats,” it will return a variety of images of cats, including kittens, adult cats, and cats of different breeds.

Bard surfacing images of cats

You see that bard not only provides the image but also the source for the image, so it offers a greater edge over ChatGPT in this regard.

What are the differences between ChatGPT and Google BARD?

Here is a comprehensive comparison of ChatGPT and Google BARD:

Training Data

ChatGPT was trained on a dataset of text and code that was scraped from the internet. This means that it has access to a wide range of information, but it also means that it is exposed to a lot of noise and bias. Google BARD, on the other hand, was trained on a dataset of text and code that was specifically curated by Google engineers. This means that it has access to a more accurate and reliable dataset, but it also means that its range of knowledge is more limited.

• ChatGPT: Trained on a dataset of 500 billion words scraped from the internet.
• Google BARD: Trained on a dataset of 1.56 trillion words curated by Google engineers.

Architecture

ChatGPT is based on the GPT-3.5 language model, while Google BARD is based on the LaMDA language model. GPT-3.5 is a transformer-based model, which means that it is able to learn long-range dependencies between words. LaMDA is also a transformer-based model, but it is specifically designed for dialogue applications. This means that it is better at understanding and responding to natural language conversations.

• ChatGPT: Uses the GPT-3.5 language model.
• Google BARD: Uses the LaMDA language model.

Capabilities

ChatGPT is better at generating text that is creative and engaging. It can also translate languages more accurately than Google BARD. However, Google BARD is better at answering questions in a comprehensive and informative way. It can also generate code and scripts that are more accurate and efficient than ChatGPT.

• ChatGPT: Better at generating creative text and translating languages.
• Google BARD: Better at answering questions and generating code.

User Interface

Use interface is another parameter distinguishing these Ai chatbots. To be honest, both ChaGPT Vs. Google Bard Ai shows a similar interface; but with little bit modifications. 

Google Bard uses a voice search feature which is absent is ChatGPT. Bard also provides different drafts of responses so you can select which one fits best for your answer. 

Whereas, Bard provides a regenerate response option for more specific and result-oriented responses. You can also synchronise your bard response with google search using the option of “GOOGLE IT”, which is not present in ChatGPT probably, because it is not a part of google Ai.

Overall Verdict

Both ChatGPT and Google BARD are powerful LLMs that can be used for a variety of tasks. However, they have different strengths and weaknesses. ChatGPT is better at generating creative text and translating languages, while Google BARD is better at answering questions and generating code. Ultimately, the best LLM for you will depend on your specific needs. After comparing the performance for ChatGPT Vs. Google Bard AI, it seems that ChatGPT has gain more privileges and provides better results due to its billion number of parameters used.

However, the point to be noted is that both AI chatbots have room for more updates and greater regulations. Still, users have fine ChatGPT-4 more comprehensive due to its natural mode of generating text.  

Here is a table that summarises the key differences between ChatGPT and Google BARD:

Feature	ChatGPT	Google BARD
Data	Scraped from the internet	Curated by Google engineers
Architecture	Transformer-based	Transformer-based
Capabilities	Creative text, translation	Answers questions, generates code
Overall	Better for creative tasks	Better for technical tasks

Pros and Cons of ChatGPT Vs. Google Bard

Here are some of the pros and cons of Google Bard and ChatGPT:

Google Bard

• Pros:
  • More accurate and reliable data
  • Better at understanding and responding to natural language conversations
  • Can generate code and scripts that are more accurate and efficient
  • Still under development, so it is constantly learning and improving
• Cons:
  • Smaller dataset, so its range of knowledge is more limited
  • Not as good at generating creative text and translating languages
  • Available to public but at Beta conversion rate

ChatGPT

• Pros:
  • Larger dataset, so it has access to a wider range of information
  • Better at generating creative text and translating languages
  • More affordable
  • Already available to the public
• Cons:
  • Less accurate and reliable data
  • Not as good at understanding and responding to natural language conversations
  • Can generate code and scripts that are less accurate and efficient
  • Still under development, so it is constantly learning and improving

Ultimately, the best choice for you will depend on your specific needs. If you need a model that is accurate and reliable, and can understand and respond to natural language conversations, then Google Bard is a good option. However, if you need a model that is better at generating creative text and translating languages, then ChatGPT is a better option.

It is also important to note that both models are still under development, so they are constantly learning and improving. As they continue to develop, they will likely become more accurate and reliable, and will be able to perform a wider range of tasks.

Conclusion:

ChatGPT is the flagbearer of artificial intelligence in the tech realm, but as time passes, it will face increasing competition from sophisticated AI chatbots like Google Bard AI. For ChatGPT to stay relevant, it will have to improve its validity and stay up-to-date as a knowledge source. Since ChatGPT is unmatched in its creative ability, it should be your first choice if you are looking for innovation. However, Bard is what I recommend if you want to stay in touch with the latest and most authentic news. It is completely up to you which AI you choose based on your individual or professional needs. At the end of the day, both are AI chatbots, meaning they have the same ultimate goal, to take over the world! Hahaha!