Web3.0 with AI
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Google Bard approved my access early this morning, so now I have collected ChatGPT, New Bing, and Bard. In addition to Google and Microsoft, I also submitted my access for Adobe Firefly and GitHub Copilot X, and I am currently waiting for good news about my access request. Additionally, there are derivative tools available, including ChatPDF, Midjourney, PandaGPT, Humata, ChatDOC and a host of other AI-powered tools.
Following some preliminary testing, I have some thoughts on the next era of the Web.
about Bard
We’re expanding access to Bard in US + UK with more countries ahead, it’s an early experiment that lets you collaborate with generative AI. Hope Bard sparks more creativity and curiosity, and will get better with feedback. Sign up: http://bard.google.com
@sundarpichai CEO, Google and Alphabet.
https://twitter.com/sundarpichai/status/1638180697352593408
Google released an experimental version of Bard two days ago, and I applied with several of my commonly used Google accounts. Approximately 25 hours later, I was successfully accepted.
It is evident that Google is eager to avoid falling too far behind in the new round of AI competition. Therefore, they hastily took an experimental project out of the repository, dusted it off, and set it on track. Although I only experienced it for a few minutes, it had some novelty in interaction compared to ChatGPT. However, in terms of content, it is not as good as ChatGPT and does not answer some questions as well.
Sign up for Bard
Registering for Bard is much faster than for ChatGPT and New Bing. On March 21st, 2023, at 10:08 pm (GMT+8), Pichai launched Bard’s test version on Twitter. Currently, it is only available in the US and the UK. Of course, it’s easy to switch to the US or UK using a proxy node, as Bard’s IP review is not strict. On the morning of the 22nd, I saw someone on Telegram talking about Bard, so I applied for the waitlist. Soon after, on the morning of the 23rd, I received an email from Google Bard.
Bard experience
Bard is similar to ChatGPT and New Bing in that it uses AI chat to provide solutions to your questions.
When chatting with Bard, it offers three versions of answers for each question as a reference, and its response time is relatively fast. It can generate text blocks in less than 10 seconds. Bard may be good at completing simple questions or creative ideas, but it seems not as competent when it comes to asking professional questions or seeking solutions to uncommon problems.
In addition, Bard is only accessible through US+UK IP addresses, and the open beta version is only available in English. It is hoped that Bard will soon expand its accessibility and release internal versions to support more languages.
Comparison of ChatGPT, New Bing, and Bard
After experiencing ChatGPT, New Bing, and Bard, let’s take a brief look at the differences between them in terms of user experience.
ChatGPT is the driving force behind this AI wave. In terms of experience, OpenAI has sufficient technical support for this technological innovation, even causing Google to face it with a red alert.
Registration
From the registration perspective, ChatGPT is the most difficult and the only one that requires payment (in mainland China). If you don’t have a ChatGPT account yet, you can refer to the previous blog post. New Bing registration is relatively easy, but it requires a waiting period, although there is also an immediate access option (by registering a new Microsoft account with a Japanese IP address and applying for the New Bing Waitlist, you can get immediate access). Applying for Bard is the easiest, as it only requires accessing the Bard website with a US or UK IP address. If you apply for the Waitlist early enough, you can usually get access after 24 hours.
User experience
Undoubtedly, ChatGPT is the best in terms of usage, including its ability to answer various types of questions and the lack of IP restrictions once logged in. However, in the network environment of mainland China, ChatGPT may require occasional re-login, making the overall user experience less convenient.
New Bing is an encapsulated GPT-4, with the support of the network, and the experience is better in real-time information collection on the network. However, I feel that the answers are more concise than ChatGPT, and too dependent on the network, and the answers feel less profound (just my personal opinion:)). There is still IP restriction, but only for mainland China.
Bard is only available for US+UK IPs, which is more troublesome. For my own use of Clash proxy, I have to switch nodes to use Bard. In terms of answering questions, Bard may be slightly behind New Bing, let alone ChatGPT. It is evident that Google launched it a bit hastily.
Several Technology Companies
In fact, for those top technology companies on the West Coast (Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta), I appreciate Google more (I have only developed Android programs). As a company established from the early days of the Internet, Google’s concept of using technology to bring change to humanity is stronger than other companies (or it may be that Google’s main business of advertising can be blocked by uBlock Origin for me). I also appreciate other companies, but as a poor person, I always feel that I have to pay for using their products (Joke).
Except for Amazon, I have used the mainstream products of these companies. Microsoft was the earliest one I used because it accepted government censorship in mainland China. Then came Google, Facebook, and so on. Looking back, besides GitHub, Google Search, and YouTube, there seems to be nothing that is essential or disruptive. Due to my late exposure and understanding of computers and networks, these products were all on my waiting list for joining. Now, these AI tools are emerging like mushrooms after rain, and I am also jumping between various waitlists, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Web3.0 era.
Web3.0 AI
Actually, many AI tools have existed for quite some time, such as those used for programming, creating images and videos, and copywriting…
But the release of ChatGPT has somewhat overturned the traditional attributes of AI as a tool with a specific purpose. It seems to know everything and can do anything (although there is some exaggeration).
It is rumored that in the next era (such as DAO, virtual currencies, and metaverse, etc.), human existence will be disrupted (it’s hard to believe the world will evolve so rapidly). I don’t know how things will change, but just these recent AI products alone have excited me like Steve did when he showcased the new generation iPhone.
To be continued…
Web3.0 with AI