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Ai : Ai Tools

An overview of Ai

Generative AI

 

🧩 Generative AI Tools Comparison

Feature Copilot Perplexity ChatGPT
Base Technology GPT-4 with Bing integration Mixture of expert models OpenAI GPT models (GPT-4o, GPT-4o mini)
Information Accuracy Real-time but can be inaccurate Excels in accuracy, real-time Depends on pre-trained knowledge, limited web access
Interaction Style Creative, Balanced, Precise Structured responses Natural conversations
Specialized Features • DALL·E 3 integration
• Microsoft ecosystem
• Article summarization
• Multiple writing modes
• Custom instructions
• Web browsing (paid)
• Image generation
Limitations • 5 responses per chat
• 4000 character limit
• No image generation • Free version limited by knowledge cut-off
Price $30/month (Microsoft 365 Copilot), $20/month (Pro) Free plan
Pro: $20/month
Free plan
Plus: $20/month
Best For General-purpose AI with web search Real-time research & factual recall Creative writing & conversational tasks

📘 How to Use These Tools

 

💻 Microsoft Copilot

Copilot is built on GPT-4 and tightly integrated with Microsoft 365.

An AI-powered real-time search engine with accurate, citation-backed results. Available via web, mobile app, and Chrome. Free plan available. Pro plan here.

🗨️ ChatGPT

Versatile and user-friendly for writing, brainstorming, research help, and more. Try it for free or subscribe to ChatGPT Plus for access to GPT-4o and advanced features like image input and browsing.

🌐 Google Gemini

Gemini is Google’s flagship AI tool (formerly Bard), useful for quick research, integrations with Docs, and generating structured responses. Available with any Google account.


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