If I had to start over with LLMs -- by "start over", I mean my memories across all accounts were wiped -- I would dual-subscribe to Claude and Gemini first, and only subscribe to ChatGPT if I needed Deep Research prompts.
ChatGPT is in fact the LLM you should use if you can only pick one. It is also the best at image-related requests, though Gemini is catching up.
Importantly, ChatGPT is the best if you want -- let me elaborate!! -- a correct answer. By "a correct answer" I mean you know in advance that the answer to your question will have limited room for insertion of perspective and limited room to be influenced, in its response, by the LLM recognizing who "the user" is, which as we know amplifies sycophancy dramatically. So, for example, computer specifications or product availability allow for more "it's actually x" than "is my writing wrong?".
Any question where the LLM will not seem rude by saying "well, it's actually x" is ideal for ChatGPT because *if there is any* room to seem rude through pushback ChatGPT will hit me with the "Exactly" and the "Sharp observation" and the "Right, and ...". (Everything I just said here is even more true for ChatGPT's Deep Research feature.)
Claude and Gemini are less multitool but much stronger in their specialties. Claude excels at conversations and Gemini at context-heavy deep work. (Importantly, it must be the paid version of Claude; the free version of Claude is misleadingly subpar.) Claude is not so good at images and bad at document analysis, while Gemini is clunky with conversations.
But my point that I hope to make with this post is that ChatGPT is no longer the obvious 'winner'. It was for a while, and I think this momentum continued because of the idea that one LLM could remain domain-generally excellent, but that is clearly no longer true.
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How is Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer trained to power ChatGPT?
GPTs are trained on a lot of data using a two-phase concept called “unsupervised pre-training and then fine-tuning.”
Imagine consuming trillions of data points, and then someone comes along after you gain all of this knowledge to fine-tune it. That’s what is happening behind the scenes when you prompt ChatGPT.
ChatGPT has 1.8+ trillion parameters that it has used and learned from, including:
- Articles.
- Books.
- Websites.
- Etc.
While ChatGPT is limited by its datasets, web search can use real-time data from websites when responding back to you.
What is GPT and what are multimodal large language models?
ChatGPT uses GPT technology (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), and Gemini initially used LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications), meaning they’re different “under the hood.” This is why there’s some backlash against Gemini. People expect Gemini to be GPT, but that’s not the intent of the product.
Since Gemini is available on such a wide scale, it has to tune its responses to maintain its brand image and adhere to internal policies that aren’t as restrictive in ChatGPT – at the moment. However, Gemini’s foundation has evolved to include multimodal LLMs, making it a more versatile and powerful model.
Multimodal LLMs are a group of components that are used to generate images, text, video, and code.
Why Did Google shift from LaMDA to multimodal LLMs?
Google’s team initially chose a LaMDA model for its neural network to create a more natural way to respond to questions. The goal was to provide conversational responses to queries.
The platform is trained on conversations and human dialogue, but it’s also clear that Google uses search data to provide real-time information.
That said, Gemini is now a multimodal LLM that can natively process the following all within a single model:
- Audio.
- Code.
- Images.
- Text.
- Video.
You can ask Gemini questions (such as: who won last night’s football game?), and it will respond with the results in AI mode.
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Hey all
I’ve been diving into AI tools for the past couple of months, using the subscriber versions of ChatGPT and Gemini Advance.
So far, I've gotten a feel for how both platforms perform, but now I'm curious about Claude.
For those of you who’ve had hands-on experience with Claude, what does it offer compared to Chad GPT and Gemini Advance?
I’m particularly interested in understanding the pros and cons of each, from accuracy and depth of responses to overall user experience and unique features.
I primarily use AI to enhance my work as an attorney / Employee Relations professional, focusing on tasks like drafting, professional drafting, and in-depth analysis, while also exploring broader intellectual and personal creative pursuits.
Any insight is appreciated!