Tools we use: AI Platforms

I recently gave a speech at the SCORE Empower Summit thta included AI tools in marketing. In researching for my presentation, I developed a list of recommended AI platforms and their pros and cons. I thought this might be useful in your exploration of AI for your business.

Perplexity AI

Pros:

• Informative Answers: Provides in-depth and accurate responses from credible sources, enhancing understanding of complex topics.

• Conversational Approach: Allows for follow-up questions, fostering a deeper understanding of subjects.

• Guided AI Search: Acts as a personal research assistant, helping to refine searches and explore topics effectively.

Cons:

• Dependence on Technology: Users may become overly reliant on AI for decision-making, potentially diminishing human judgment.

• Data Privacy Concerns: There may be risks associated with data privacy, as with any AI tool handling sensitive information.

• Limited Contextual Understanding: While it offers a conversational approach, it may not fully grasp nuanced human emotions or context.

Chat GPT

Pros:

• Natural Language Processing: Offers robust NLP capabilities, allowing it to understand and generate human-like text effectively.

• Contextual Awareness: Maintains context across conversations, providing coherent and relevant responses.

• Speed and Efficiency: Generates responses quickly, making it suitable for real-time applications.

Cons:

• Lack of True Understanding: Despite advanced NLP, it lacks true comprehension of the words it processes.

• Potential for Bias: Can reflect biases present in its training data, leading to inappropriate responses.

• Limited Explainability: The underlying reasoning behind its decisions can be difficult to understand.

Claude AI

Pros:

• Contextual Accuracy: Provides thoughtful and contextually accurate responses, grasping the essence of complex conversations.

• Safety and Creativity Balance: Avoids harmful content while generating engaging responses.

• Customizable Tone: Offers flexibility in tone, allowing users to tailor output to their preferences.

Cons:

• Occasional Mistakes: May make errors, requiring users to double-check important details.

• Limited Expertise: Lacks detailed expertise in very technical or niche subjects.

• Dependence on Prompts: Output quality can vary based on how prompts are crafted.

Jasper AI

Pros:

• Versatile Content Creation: Generates both long-form and short-form content efficiently, with support for multiple languages.

• SEO Optimization: Integrates well with SEO tools, helping users create optimized content.

• User-Friendly Interface: Offers an intuitive design and customizable templates for various content needs.

Cons:

• Struggles with Technical Topics: Can struggle with overly technical or complex subjects, requiring human oversight.

• Mandatory Fact-Checking: Requires users to verify facts due to potential inaccuracies.

• Cost and Content Limits: Pricing can be high, and content generation is limited by word count per month.