ChatGPT vs Claude
I’ve discovered another AI system I can use to help me write articles. Anthropic’s Claude 2 is another valuable tool you can use to enhance your writing and your holistic home office. Use these tools. Get familiar with them.
Claude says:
Here is a draft comparing the chatbot platforms ChatGPT and Anthropic Claude:
ChatGPT vs Claude: AI Assistants Go Head-to-Head
With artificial intelligence and chatbots advancing rapidly, two platforms have risen to the top – OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. These AI assistants seem very similar on the surface – you talk to them in conversational English and they respond intelligently. But upon closer inspection, there are several key differences:
Training Datasets and Methods
ChatGPT was trained purely on natural text interactions via machine learning. Claude was also trained via ML, but it was trained on focused datasets and optimized for particular tasks like coding, reasoning about concepts, and staying aligned with human values.
Capabilities
ChatGPT aims to be a broad generalist – it handles casual conversation fairly well, but also makes frequent errors when asked questions. By contrast, Claude has narrower capabilities but handles queries and complex problems much more accurately within supported domains like coding, math, analysis, etc.
Integrity
Due to its indiscriminate training, ChatGPT will confidently provide false or nonsensical information, while aiming to sound as human as possible. Claude acknowledges the limits of its knowledge and will admit when it doesn’t fully understand concepts or questions. It focuses on being helpful, harmless, and honest.
Underlying Technology
ChatGPT relies on a standard large language model architecture. Claude was designed using state-of-the-art alignment techniques to keep it aligned with human interests, even in complex or nuanced situations. This advanced technology allows more robust assistance.
In summary, Claude aims for truth over persuasion, safety over politics, and promotes understanding over just sounding human. So while ChatGPT delights with its broad conversational range, Claude is likely the go-to for reliable help on intellectual pursuits like programming, math, analysis, and more. The philosophies behind each assistant showcase different visions of AI’s future capabilities and relationship to humanity.
Me says: It will be up to you to test these products and train them and see which one works best for you. Work on creating your own personal AI assistant. One that knows all the members of your family and all of your private property.
ChatGPT says:
Comparing OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude reveals some key differences and similarities in their capabilities, user experience, and technical aspects.
Capabilities and Limitations
ChatGPT is known for its ability to generate creative text like poems, essays, and code, and for providing long-form conversational responses. However, it sometimes struggles with factual accuracy and can repeat biases present in its training data. It also lacks the ability to provide sources or citations.
Claude, on the other hand, is designed to give honest answers about the limits of its knowledge, focusing on safety and accuracy. It provides short, fact-based responses and avoids potential harm or misinformation. However, Claude’s knowledge base is more limited compared to ChatGPT, and it’s less capable in certain creative tasks like composing music.
User Experience and Accessibility
Both ChatGPT and Claude have user-friendly interfaces. ChatGPT has a larger user base and offers mobile apps for both iOS and Android, making it more accessible.
Claude, while also offering a mobile app, has less clear mobile availability and focuses more on AI-generated images.
Technical Aspects
ChatGPT was trained on data until summer 2021 and supports 90+ languages, but its token limit is around 4k tokens.
Claude, trained on data until summer 2023, supports English and 10+ other languages, with a larger token input capacity of 100k tokens. This makes it more suitable for analyzing larger amounts of data and customizing responses.
Performance in Data Science and Coding
In tasks related to data analysis and machine learning, Claude has shown a slight edge, particularly in writing efficient Python code and understanding complex technical contexts.
ChatGPT, while strong in data analysis, sometimes uses outdated methods or generates less optimized code compared to Claude.
Pricing and Availability
ChatGPT is available worldwide, while Claude is currently limited to the US and UK.
Both offer free versions, but Claude’s free version has more severe usage limits compared to ChatGPT. Claude’s premium subscription, Claude Pro, is priced at US$20 per month, offering additional data tokens and higher priority.
Safety and Ethical Considerations
Claude employs a self-supervision approach to ensure helpful and safe outputs, whereas ChatGPT uses a moderation endpoint API to prevent offensive outputs. Both aim to reduce biases in their models through various strategies.
Overall
ChatGPT excels in creative writing and long-form conversations but may struggle with factual accuracy.
Claude prioritizes safety, accuracy, and ethical responses, making it more suitable for short, factual informational queries.
The choice between ChatGPT and Claude depends on the specific needs and use cases of the user. While ChatGPT offers broader language capabilities and creative text generation, Claude stands out in safety, factual accuracy, and data analysis tasks【12†source】【13†source】【14†source】【15†source】【16†source】.
Me says: I’m absolutely thrilled that ChatGPT credited its sources. I recommend that you follow those links and read the articles to learn more about using artificial intelligence in your free enterprise.
Use both ChatGPT and Claude to learn how to use them and to learn which one is best for your circumstances. Get familiar with using AI in your creative endeavors.
Another interesting alternative I found that deserves investigation is TextCortex. I’m sure there will be a lot of different AI platforms coming out soon. Pay attention. See how you can use them in your free enterprise.
Credits:
lablab.ai
datacamp.com
textcortex.com
Photo: DALL E
Photo: DALL E