Android working at computer to illustrate post on a Chat GPT and Bard comparison

 

I often ponder life’s mysteries when I wake up before the alarm in the morning. Today, it was the question of which AI platform would be better for content creation – Chat GPT or Bard.

So I decided to ask them.

Here’s Chat GPPT’s response.

Both Chat GPT and Bard are powerful language models developed by OpenAI, each with its own strengths and applications. However, it’s important to note that the choice of platform depends on the specific requirements and context of content creation.

  1. Chat GPT: Chat GPT is designed to facilitate interactive conversations and provide responses in a conversational manner. It excels at generating coherent and contextually relevant responses to user inputs. It is well-suited for tasks such as customer support, chatbots, and generating conversational content.

Advantages of Chat GPT:

  • Conversational: Chat GPT is designed to engage in dynamic and interactive conversations, making it ideal for applications where a conversational tone is desired.
  • Contextual Understanding: It has a strong ability to understand and respond to context, allowing for more natural and coherent conversations.
  • Versatility: Chat GPT can handle a wide range of topics and questions, making it adaptable to various content creation scenarios.
  1. Bard: Bard is a creative writing-focused language model, specifically designed for generating narrative content like stories, scripts, and creative writing prompts. It excels at producing imaginative and creative pieces of writing, with a focus on storytelling.

Advantages of Bard:

  • Narrative Generation: Bard is optimized for narrative content creation, making it an excellent choice for generating storylines, character descriptions, or other creative writing elements.
  • Creative Output: It offers a more imaginative and story-driven approach, which can be beneficial for content creators looking to generate unique and engaging narratives.
  • Writing Prompts: Bard can provide inspiration and writing prompts for authors, helping to kick-start their creative process.

Choosing the Right Platform:

When deciding between Chat GPT and Bard for content creation, consider the specific goals and requirements of your project. If you need assistance with interactive conversations, customer support, or chatbot-related content, Chat GPT is a suitable choice. On the other hand, if you are focused on generating creative and narrative-driven content, Bard is the recommended option.

It’s worth noting that OpenAI’s language models continue to evolve, and new updates may introduce further enhancements or specialized models tailored to specific content creation needs. Therefore, it’s advisable to explore the features and capabilities of each model as they evolve to make an informed decision based on your specific content creation requirements.

There you have it. Very mature answer Chat GPT. Let’s see if your competitor is as magnanimous.

Bard’s answer:

Both ChatGPT and Bard are powerful AI-powered tools for content creation. However, they have different strengths and weaknesses.

ChatGPT is a versatile language model that can be used for a variety of tasks, including content research, writing, and translation. It is known for its ability to generate creative and engaging text. However, it can be difficult to control the output of ChatGPT, and it may not always be accurate.

Bard is a newer language model that is specifically designed for content creation. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text that is both accurate and creative. Bard is also able to understand search intent and write content that is optimized for search engines.

Which platform is better for you will depend on your specific needs. If you need a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, ChatGPT may be a good choice. If you need a tool that is specifically designed for content creation and SEO, Bard may be a better choice.

Here is a more detailed comparison of the two platforms:

ChatGPT

  • Strengths:
    • Versatile language model
    • Can be used for a variety of tasks, including content research, writing, and translation
    • Known for its ability to generate creative and engaging text
  • Weaknesses:
    • Can be difficult to control the output
    • May not always be accurate

Bard

  • Strengths:
    • Specifically designed for content creation
    • Trained on a massive dataset of text and code
    • Can generate text that is both accurate and creative
    • Able to understand search intent and write content that is optimized for search engines
  • Weaknesses:
    • Newer platform, so it may not be as versatile as ChatGPT
    • More expensive than ChatGPT

Ultimately, the best way to decide which platform is right for you is to try both of them and see which one you prefer.

Rob’s answer:

I half-way expected answers along the lines of “I’m awesome and the other platform sucks”, but ChatGPT was very fair and objective. Apparently, a differentiator between AI and humans.

Bard was ostensibly fair, but there was an undercurrent of cattiness. I’d translate it as “Yeah, Chat GPT is a good tool if you like liars you can’t control.”

Having taken both of them for several spins to see how they perform, what does Rob think? (I often speak of myself in the 3rd person when pondering mysteries while waiting on the alarm to go off.)

Both platforms can crank out well-organized articles with a “just the facts” flavor. Bard is connected to the internet and can provide more current data. ChatGPT requires a plugin to connect, as OpenAI is attempting to curtail risks involved with connecting a language model to an external tool. Apparently, Google couldn’t care less about curtailing risk if there’s a profit involved.

I’ve found factual errors to be common with both platforms. The real dealbreaker though  – they’re BORING. Reading their output is like watching a PowerPoint in a meeting after lunch with the presenter reading it verbatim out loud. And slowly. 

And that’s the reason I left the corporate world to start my own business years ago. Well, actually not. That had nothing to do with it. Now Bard can say I have something in common with Chat GPT – making stuff up. Great.

Maybe I could ask them to write an article in the style of Rob Burgner? In any case, we create loads of content at Bleeding Edge. From articles and social media to soundtracks and animations. If you have company-wide writer’s block and don’t want to use AI and be boring, we’re here to help!