Google Bard has moved on to Copilot Pro: here's everything you need to know about popular AIs

Open AI, Google and Microsoft have finally released their own LLMs – ChatGPT, Bard and Copilot – with the latest updates. Let's take a closer look at the three AIs.

New Delhi: Artificial intelligence has quickly picked up the pace and made its way into our lives. From finance to medicine and even artistic creativity, examples of AI can be found everywhere. Since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT in 2020, the technology has evolved around LLMs (Large Language Models) and their integration to increase efficiency. Google announced Google Gemini, its multimodal LLM, last year in December 2023 and has been working on its integration with Bard. Microsoft has also released Copilot Pro so users can choose the plan that best suits their needs. Here is a detailed overview of all three popular generative AIs.

Understanding Google Bard Advanced and features

2. Bard Advanced with Google One.

Google gives you the opportunity to get 3 months of “Bard Advanced” through Google One.

Bard Advanced will use Gemini Ultra. pic.twitter.com/IqDWkpMDUg

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Google Bard was launched on March 21, 2023. Bard Advanced is the next step in Google's AI chatbot technology and promises to unlock a new level of interactivity and understanding for all its users. Currently in development, there are rumors going around about the new version of Bard, but here's what we know so far:

What is Bard Advanced?

Bard Advanced is powered by Gemini Ultra, Google's latest and most powerful large language model (LLM). This means it can access a huge amount of data and process information and generate responses much faster and more accurately than the current Bard.

What are the features?

• Complex understanding: Bard Advanced can understand complicated topics, follow complex conversations, and make connections between seemingly disparate pieces of information.
• Enhanced Creativity: Expect Bard Advanced to generate more nuanced and original creative text formats, such as poems, scripts, pieces of music, and even code.
• Improved reasoning: Bard Advanced will be able to reason logically, draw conclusions, and make informed predictions based on the information it has access to.
• Personalized interactions: Bard Advanced learns from your interactions and tailors its responses to your preferences and needs.

Is it paid?

Currently, details about Bard Advanced's pricing structure are still under wraps. There are rumors of a paid subscription to Google One, a cloud storage platform. However, it is yet to be confirmed by Google.

When will it be available?

Gemini Ultra, the core technology behind Bard Advanced, is scheduled for early 2024, but is awaiting official confirmation from Google. According to a recent report from 9to5Google, Bard Advanced will be positioned as offering “complex, better answers.” Users may be able to choose between Bard and Bard Advanced by going to the top left corner of the page and selecting either option. The glitch revealed that Google is trying to position Bard Advanced as “more complex, better responses” and the original Bard as “simpler, faster responses.” Notably, Google released Gemini Pro, the program that powers Bard, as a competitor to GPT 3.5, which runs on the free version of ChatGPT. Meanwhile, Bard Advanced, powered by Gemini Ultra, is tipped to surpass OpenAI's GPT-4 in test scores.

Introducing Microsoft Copilot Pro

What is Copilot Pro?

Copilot Pro is an AI-powered tool that integrates with your favorite Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. It aims to boost your creativity, improve communication and improve your digital skills. Essentially, it's like a personal AI assistant that boosts our Microsoft tools (like Microsoft Office). The AI ​​is currently only available in English and is under development (the integration with Excel is still in preview). But here are the features:

Pro features:

• Copilot GPT Builder: This is a separate app within the Copilot ecosystem that allows users to train their own custom AI assistant to perform specific tasks or industries. This way they can further personalize Copilot based on your unique needs.
• Copilot mobile app: The mobile version of Copilot is also available on Android and iOS, extending Copilot's functionality to your smartphones. You can use it for tasks like summarizing documents, suggesting email responses, and generating creative text formats on the go.
• Integrations with Office apps: The Copilot Pro is integrated with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel (preview) and more. In the future, Copilot's reach will likely extend beyond the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Creative writing and brainstorming: Copilot helps you generate ideas, write different types of content and overcome writer's block. It can suggest sketches, scripts, poems, emails and more.
• Improved communication: Copilot's suggestions can help you improve your writing style, clarity, and conciseness with grammar, phrasing, and tone control. It can also help you tailor your communications to specific target groups.
• Productivity boost: Copilot's automation features help you save time and effort. You can also generate formulas in Excel, create presentations in PowerPoint, and summarize data effortlessly.
• Research and information gathering: The AI ​​tool can also help you find relevant information, analyze data and create reports. It can even summarize complex topics and translate languages.
• Personalization Copilot learns from your preferences and adapts its suggestions over time. The more you use it, the more useful it becomes.

Pricing structure:

Copilot Pro is a paid service. There are two main ways to access it:

• Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription: If you already have one of these subscriptions, you can unlock Copilot Pro for free within the selected apps.
• Standalone Copilot Pro subscription: If you don't have a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, you can purchase a standalone Copilot Pro subscription. The current price is $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.

ChatGPT Plus: what we know about it

What is ChatGPT Plus?

ChatGPT Plus is a subscription-based version of OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT, and was launched in November 2022. It offers more advanced features compared to the free version, focusing on:

• Exclusive access to GPT-4: Take advantage of cutting-edge AI power for more accurate and nuanced responses.
• No downtime: Say goodbye to queues and chat interruptions.
• Early access to new features: Be the first to test the latest innovations from OpenAI.
• Search, create and analyze: Integrate web search, image generation, and file upload/analysis for richer interactions.
• Build your own AI: Create custom chatbots tailored to your specific needs.

The CHatGPT Plus is available for a subscription for $20/month.

So who won?

Here's a broad reference chart comparing all three AIs: Copilot Pro, Bard Advanced, and ChatGPT Plus.

Function	Copilot Pro	Bard Advanced	ChatGPT Plus
Prices	$9.99/month or $99.99/year (standalone); Free with Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription	Pricing structure not yet announced (Google One subscription rumors)	$20/month
Language model	GPT-4 Turbo (license from OpenAI)	Twin Ultra	GPT-4
Integrations	Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook), Copilot mobile app	Potential integrations with Google products (Drive, Location, YouTube)	Third-party integrations via plugins
Unique features	Copilot GPT Builder (create custom AI assistants), focus on accessibility	Multimodal capabilities (text, voice, images, video, code), integration with Google products	Extensive plugin ecosystem, ability to add files and data to chats
Key strengths	Seamless integration with Microsoft 365, productivity focus, customizable AI assistants	Advanced reasoning and understanding, multimodal output, potential for Google product integration	Wide range of plugins, flexibility in data entry, community-driven features
Best for	Microsoft 365 users, people looking for productivity and creativity tools in a familiar environment	Those looking for advanced AI capabilities, users of Google products, and those who value multimodal interaction	Users who want extensive customization and flexibility, and users who need to integrate with specific third-party tools

Google Bard Advanced's pricing structure and further developments in all three AIs will further differentiate them, and new competitors will likely emerge in the market.