Developer: OpenAI
First Released: 2022 (based on GPT-3.5, now using GPT-4/o4)
š” What It Does:
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that uses natural language processing to understand and generate human-like text. It can help with a wide range of tasks, including:
- Answering questions
- Writing and editing text (emails, stories, code, etc.)
- Brainstorming ideas
- Translating languages
- Tutoring on academic subjects
- Summarizing documents
- Creating images (via the DALLĀ·E tool)
- Solving math problems and coding (with code interpreter)
ā Strengths:
- Versatile and easy to use ā Works for casual users, students, professionals, and developers.
- Conversational ā Feels natural, like talking to a smart assistant.
- Cross-domain knowledge ā Can answer questions in science, history, coding, literature, and more.
- Productivity booster ā Great for summarizing, rewriting, or ideating quickly.
ā Limitations:
- Can be wrong or outdated ā It doesnāt always know current events or may give incorrect answers.
- No personal memory (unless enabled) ā It wonāt ārememberā you unless memory is turned on and customized.
- May generate biased or misleading content ā Especially if the prompt is vague or sensitive.
- Internet access ā Basic mode doesnāt pull live data unless using the “web” feature.
š§ Best For:
- Students and researchers needing quick explanations or summaries
- Writers and marketers generating content
- Developers debugging or generating code
- Anyone looking for help with language, creativity, or learning
ā Rating: 9.2/10
ChatGPT is one of the most accessible and powerful AI tools available today, though it should be used with a critical eye and fact-checking for serious tasks.