ChatGPT took the world by storm as a remarkably human-like AI chatbot from OpenAI. Now, Anthropic’s new assistant Claude AI aims to take on ChatGPT. How do these AI conversational agents compare? Let’s break it down.
Training Data
ChatGPT was trained on a massive dataset of internet text and books. This allows it to generate lots of general knowledge. Claude was trained more narrowly on curated datasets by Anthropic engineers, so has less broad knowledge but is focused on being helpful and harmless.
Conversational Ability
ChatGPT can hold extended conversations, but sometimes loses track of context or gives inconsistent responses. Claude was designed specifically for seamless, coherent dialogues that stay on track. Early tests give Claude the edge for conversation.
Safety
Claude has more built-in filters to block harmful content, as Anthropic focused on making it aligned with human values. ChatGPT has some safety issues, like generating biased text. Claude seems less risky overall in its current form.
Speed
Claude Instant model optimizes for ultra-low latency responses, while ChatGPT can take seconds to generate text. For real-time chat, Claude may be faster.
Availability
ChatGPT is widely available to try for free. Access to Claude is still limited as Anthropic scales up. Huge advantage for ChatGPT here for now.
Pricing
ChatGPT Plus is currently cost $20 / month, while Claude costs $$$ per number of tokens used depending on chosen Claude Model. ChatGPT’s free access gives it the edge.
In summary, both AI assistants are impressive, but excel in different areas. For open domain conversations, ChatGPT’s broad training gives it an advantage. But for safe, quick, targeted dialog, Claude has the edge thanks to its design. As both improve over time, it will be exciting to see these AI systems continue to evolve.
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