For almost three-decades, I’ve always been looking for ways to streamline the business.
I’m addicted to trying new things (thank you ADHD), I love anything related to science and technology, so when AI came onto the market, I jumped on board.
AppSumo.com had a bunch of startups with their AI products, bought them, ditched most of them and hung on a just a few.
But when ChatGPT started hitting the news, like a lot of people, I spend a few days trying it out and realized how much time it could save me just in research alone.
When ChatGPT 4 showed up, upgrading to the paid subscription wasn’t something I had to think about. ChatGPT has helped me in ways that no other AI tool has been able to …maybe until now.
Google dropped the ball on the timing of releasing Bard — which you could say is the competitor product to ChatGPT. I took it for a spin and to make it fun, I documented “our first date”.
The article is long as I’m posting my questions to Bard and the answers it provided.
I’m not editing anything out so you can see the “true” responses and my observations, but I have formatted the output to make it easier to read. My question to Bard is in bold, its answer follows.
Here are the questions I initially asked Bard:
What is Google Bard?
Google Bard is a large language model, also known as a conversational AI or chatbot trained to be informative and comprehensive. It is trained on a massive amount of text data, and can communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. For example, Bard can provide summaries of factual topics or create stories.
How does Google Bard work?
Google Bard uses a process called natural language processing (NLP) to understand and respond to user input. NLP is a field of computer science that deals with the interaction between computers and human language. Bard uses NLP to analyze the meaning of user input, and then to generate a response that is both informative and comprehensive.
What can Google Bard do?
Google Bard can do a lot of things, including:
-Generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.
-It can also help you with your business by: Generating marketing materials, such as blog posts, social media posts, and email campaigns.
-Writing copy for your website or landing pages.
-Creating customer support materials, such as FAQs and troubleshooting guides.
-And more.
How can I use Google Bard in my business?
There are many ways to use Google Bard in your business. Here are a few ideas:
-Use Bard to generate marketing materials. Bard can help you create blog posts, social media posts, and email campaigns that are both informative and engaging.
-Use Bard to write copy for your website or landing pages. Bard can help you create clear and concise copy that will help you convert visitors into customers.
-Use Bard to create customer support materials. Bard can help you create FAQs and troubleshooting guides that will help your customers get the help they need quickly and easily.
-And more.
Is Google Bard safe to use?
Google Bard is safe to use. Google has taken steps to ensure that Bard is not used to generate harmful or offensive content.
Is Google Bard free to use?
Google Bard is currently in beta, and is available for free to a limited number of users. However, Google plans to make Bard available to the general public in the future.
How do I get started with Google Bard?
To get started with Google Bard, you can sign up for the beta program. Once you have signed up, you will be able to access Bard through the Google Cloud Platform.
What are some of the benefits of using Google Bard?
There are many benefits to using Google Bard, including:
-Increased productivity: Bard can help you save time and effort by automating tasks such as generating content, writing copy, and creating customer support materials.
-Improved quality: Bard can help you improve the quality of your content by ensuring that it is accurate, informative, and engaging.
-Increased reach: Bard can help you reach a wider audience by generating content in multiple languages.
What are some of the limitations of using Google Bard?
There are a few limitations to using Google Bard, including:
-Bard is still under development, so it may not be able to handle all tasks perfectly.
-Bard is not a human, so it may not be able to understand the nuances of human language.
-Bard is not always able to generate original content.
What are the future plans for Google Bard?
Google plans to continue developing Google Bard to make it even more powerful and versatile. In the future, Bard may be able to do things like:
-Generate more creative content, such as poems, scripts, and musical pieces.
-Translate languages more accurately.
-Answer questions more comprehensively.
-And more.
Overall, Google Bard is a powerful tool that can help solopreneurs save time, improve the quality of their work, and reach a wider audience. If you are a solopreneur, I encourage you to try Google Bard.
(end of response)
My Observation:
Ok not bad for an introduction on our first date. Next, I want to know what Bard brings to the table so I’m not wasting my time.
My Question: Give me a list of 10 things Google Bard can do to help a solopreneur?
Bard’s Answer:
Here are 10 things Google Bard can do to help a solopreneur:
- Generate marketing materials. Bard can help you create blog posts, social media posts, and email campaigns that are both informative and engaging.
- Write copy for your website or landing pages. Bard can help you create clear and concise copy that will help you convert visitors into customers.
- Create customer support materials. Bard can help you create FAQs and troubleshooting guides that will help your customers get the help they need quickly and easily.
- Answer customer questions. Bard can help you answer customer questions via chat or email.
- Research new business opportunities. Bard can help you research new business opportunities by searching for relevant information on the web.
- Write proposals and contracts. Bard can help you write proposals and contracts that are clear and concise.
- Create presentations. Bard can help you create presentations that are both informative and engaging.
- Translate languages. Bard can help you translate documents and websites into other languages.
- Write code. Bard can help you write code for your website or app.
- Generate ideas. Bard can help you generate ideas for new products, services, and marketing campaigns.
These are just a few of the many things that Google Bard can do to help a solopreneur. Bard is a powerful tool that can help you save time, improve the quality of your work, and reach a wider audience. If you are a solopreneur, I encourage you to try Google Bard.
(end of response)
My Observation:
Ok, pretty good, but it doesn’t have to remind me again if I’m a Solopreneur that I should try Bard.
Then I thought about comparing Bard to ChatGPT 3.5 (free vs free) and that’s where things got a bit interesting.
My Question: I’d like to compare Google Bard to ChatGPT 3.5, are you able to do this?
Bard’s Answer:
Google Bard and ChatGPT 3.5 are both large language models, also known as conversational AI or chatbots trained to be informative and comprehensive. They are both trained on massive amounts of text data, and can communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions.
However, there are some key differences between the two models.
- Data: Google Bard is trained on an “infiniset” of data chosen to enhance its dialogue and has access to the internet in real time, whereas ChatGPT is trained on a pre-defined set of data that hasn’t been updated since 2021.
- Accuracy: Google Bard is generally more accurate than ChatGPT, especially when it comes to factual information.
- Creativity: ChatGPT is generally more creative than Google Bard, and can generate more original content.
- Cost: Google Bard is currently in beta and is free to use for a limited number of users. ChatGPT is available for a monthly subscription fee.
- Overall, Google Bard is a more accurate and reliable tool for tasks that require factual information. ChatGPT is a more creative tool for tasks that require original content.
(end of response)
My Observation:
- agree with the comparison on accuracy for ChatGPT3.5, but not if I was comparing it to ChatGPT4 (with plugins allowing internet access)
- agree with creativity
- cost is incorrect
Knowing that ChatGPT 3.5 is free, I challenged Bard’s response.
My Question: But ChatGPT 3.5 does not have a monthly subscription fee, only ChatGPT 4
Bard’s Answer:
You are correct. ChatGPT 3.5 is free to use, but it is limited to 25 prompts per three hours. ChatGPT 4 is available for a monthly subscription fee, which gives you unlimited prompts.
Here is a table that summarizes the pricing information for Google Bard and ChatGPT:
- Google Bard Free for a limited number of users N/A
- ChatGPT 3.5 Free, limited to 25 prompts per three hours N/A
- ChatGPT 4 Monthly subscription fee, unlimited prompts $15 per month
(end of response)
My Observation:
Bard is still incorrect, as ChatCPT 3.5 is completely free, no limitations. It’s ChatGPT4 that has a subscription fee and is limited to 25 prompts per three hours.
As an addon, I also ran a comparison check in ChatGPT 4, and I couldn’t believe how wrong the answers were in regards to what Bard was. I did have the Webpilot plugin enabled, so it was able to access the internet for data. When I questioned ChatGPT4, it spouted some lame excuse starting with “Oh, I apologize for the confusion. It seems there was a misunderstanding on my part.”
Back to my date with Bard
I wanted to know what Bard thought about the pros and cons of dating it.
My Question: What are the pros and cons of a solopreneur using Google Bard?
Bard’s Answer:
Here are some pros and cons of a solopreneur using Google Bard:
Pros
- Save time: Google Bard can help you save time by automating tasks such as generating marketing materials, writing copy, and creating customer support materials.
- Improve quality: Google Bard can help you improve the quality of your work by providing you with feedback and suggestions.
- Reach a wider audience: Google Bard can help you reach a wider audience by translating your content into other languages and creating presentations that are both informative and engaging.
- Increase productivity: Google Bard can help you increase your productivity by freeing up your time to focus on other tasks.
- Access to new ideas: Google Bard can help you access new ideas by generating ideas for new products, services, and marketing campaigns.
Cons
- Cost: Google Bard is a paid service, so you will need to budget for it.
- Data privacy: Google Bard collects data about your interactions with it, so you need to be aware of how your data is being used.
- Bias: Google Bard is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, so it may contain biases that could reflect in the output it generates.
- Not a replacement for human creativity: Google Bard is a powerful tool, but it is not a replacement for human creativity. Use Bard to help you generate ideas, but don’t rely on it to do all the work for you.
Overall, Google Bard is a powerful tool that can be helpful for solopreneurs. However, it is important to be aware of the pros and cons before you decide to use it.
Here are some tips for using Google Bard effectively:
- Be specific: The more specific your prompts, the better Bard will be able to understand what you want.
- Use natural language: Bard is trained on natural language, so it will be easier for it to understand your prompts if you use natural language.
- Be patient: Bard may not be able to generate the output you want right away. Try again later, or try a different prompt.
I hope this helps!
(end of response)
My Observation:
Pretty basic stuff, except the Cost factor. Currently Bard is free, yet it believes it’s a paid service. So let’s find out where’s its thinking came from.
My Question: how much does Google Bard cost?
Bard’s Answer:
As of June 2023, Google Bard is still in beta and is free to use for a limited number of users. However, Google has said that it plans to make Bard a paid service in the future. The exact pricing has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be comparable to other AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, which costs $15 per month for unlimited prompts.
Here is a table that summarizes the pricing information for Google Bard:
Plan: Free — limited number of users
Paid: TBD
(end of response)
My Observation:
Acceptable, you can’t expect a service of this magnitude to be completely free.
But let’s see who can access Bard? I put this into a two part question.
My Question: How do I get started with Google Bard?
Bard’s Answer
To get started with Google Bard, you can sign up for the beta program. Once you have signed up, you will be able to access Bard through the Google Cloud Platform.
My Question: who can’t access Google bard?
Bard’s Answer:
The following people cannot access Google Bard:
- People who are not in the beta program. The beta program is currently limited to a select number of users. If you are not in the beta program, you cannot access Google Bard.
- People who are under 18 years old. Google Bard is not intended for use by children under the age of 18.
- People who have a Google Workspace account that is managed by Family Link or Google Workspace for Education. Google Bard is not available for use with these types of accounts.
- If you are not sure if you can access Google Bard, you can contact Google support for more information.
Here are some other things to keep in mind about Google Bard:
- Google Bard is still under development. This means that it is not yet perfect and may not always be able to generate the output you want.
- Google Bard is not a replacement for human creativity. Use Bard to help you generate ideas, but don’t rely on it to do all the work for you.
I hope this helps!
(end of response)
My Observation:
First, you can’t access support for more information, because it doesn’t exist. If you go to bard.google.com it tells you on the screen whether or not you have access. End of.
Bard isn’t available in Canada. I had to use a VPN connected to the US to access it. When asking why Bard wasn’t available in Canada, it’s response made me scratch my head.
My Question: Why isn’t Bard available in Canada?
Bard’s Answer:
Google has not yet announced a specific reason for why Bard is not available in Canada. However, there are a few possible explanations:
- Regulatory concerns: Canada has strict privacy laws, such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which may have led Google to delay the release of Bard in Canada.
- Technical limitations: Bard is still under development, and it may not be fully compatible with Canadian infrastructure.
- Limited demand: There may not be enough demand for Bard in Canada to justify the cost of development and deployment.
- It is also possible that Google is simply waiting for the right time to release Bard in Canada.
- The company may be waiting for more users to sign up for the beta program, or it may be waiting for the release of a new version of Bard that is more compatible with Canadian infrastructure.
- Google has not made any official announcements about when Bard will be available in Canada. However, the company has said that it is “committed to making Bard available to users around the world.”
I hope this helps!
(end of response)
My Observation:
The highlighted answer is in fact the correct answer. As I’m typing this, I should have asked Bard where it got the answers regarding incompatible infrastructure considering Bard is a browser based service.
Even with this kerfuffle, the date is going well. Bard is still in development, and I know that it won’t be factually correct with everything, so it’s time to dig a bit deeper.
If you go to bard.google.com and get a message that “Bard isn’t currently supported in your country. Stay tuned!”, you can use a VPN, set your country to United States and you’ll be able to access it.
As I work more with ChatGPT, I’m curious if I could use these same prompts with Bard. I wanted to ask it first.
My Question: Prompts that are used in ChatGPT, can they also be used in Google Bard?
Bard’s answer:
In general, yes, prompts that are used in ChatGPT can also be used in Google Bard. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- Bard is trained on a different dataset than ChatGPT. This means that Bard may not be able to generate the same quality of output as ChatGPT for certain prompts.
- Bard is still under development. This means that its capabilities are constantly evolving. If you find that a particular prompt is not working well with Bard, try again later.
- Bard is a powerful tool, but it is not a replacement for human creativity. Use Bard to help you generate ideas, but don’t rely on it to do all the work for you.
Here are some tips for using prompts with Bard:
- Be specific. The more specific your prompt, the better Bard will be able to understand what you want.
- Use natural language. Bard is trained on natural language, so it will be easier for it to understand your prompts if you use natural language.
- Be patient. Bard may not be able to generate the output you want right away. Try again later, or try a different prompt.
I hope this helps!
(end of response)
My Observation: time to experiment.
I use AI for a lot of research, so I created an easy prompt and use the same prompt in Chat GPT3.5, ChatGPT4 and in Bard to compare. I didn’t change any tone of voice, everything was set to default.
My Question: In under 300 words, summarize the book called: The Blue Ocean Strategy
Response from ChatGPT 3.5:
The Blue Ocean Strategy is a book that proposes a business approach focused on creating new market spaces, rather than competing in existing ones. It advocates for finding uncontested market areas, creating unique value, and making competition irrelevant.
Response from ChatGPT 4:
“Blue Ocean Strategy” is a business strategy book by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. It posits that companies can succeed not by battling competitors, but by creating ‘blue oceans’ of uncontested market space. It suggests strategies to break away from the ‘red ocean’ of bloody competition into ‘blue oceans’ of innovative market space, hence achieving high growth and profits.
Bard’s Answer:
Sure, here is a summary of the book “The Blue Ocean Strategy” in under 500 characters:
In their book “The Blue Ocean Strategy,” W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne argue that companies can achieve profitable growth by creating uncontested market space, or “blue oceans,” rather than competing head-to-head in crowded “red oceans.” They define blue oceans as markets where there is no direct competition and where demand is created rather than fought over.
To create a blue ocean, companies must first identify and eliminate the factors that make a market red. This can be done by redefining the product, the market, or both. Once the company has created a blue ocean, it must then focus on value innovation, which means offering a product or service that is both differentiated and low cost.
Kim and Mauborgne provide a number of examples of companies that have successfully created blue oceans, including Cirque du Soleil, Southwest Airlines, and Ikea. They argue that the blue ocean strategy is not just a theoretical concept, but a practical approach that can be used by any company, regardless of its size or industry.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the book:
- Competition is not the enemy. Instead of competing head-to-head with rivals, companies should focus on creating new market space where there is no direct competition.
- Value innovation is the key to success. Companies must offer products or services that are both differentiated and low cost in order to create a blue ocean.
- Blue oceans are not limited to start-ups. Established companies can also create blue oceans by disrupting their own industries.
- The Blue Ocean Strategy is a powerful book that can help companies achieve profitable growth by creating new market space. If you are looking for a way to differentiate your company from the competition and achieve long-term success, this book is a must-read.
(end of response)
My Observation:
Word Count:
- ChatGPT 3.5: 255 characters
- ChatGPT 4: 378 characters
- Bard: 1,872 characters.
If I had to buy the book based on the output:
- ChatGPT 3.5 Meh, I doubt I’d buy the book. The summary was plain.
- ChatGPT 4: This looks very interesting, and very descriptive.
- Bard: Although it didn’t follow instructions on the character count, the summary was the best.
Wrapping it Up
The date lasted about 3 hours and was satisfied with it. I didn’t include the entire conversation on my date with Bard otherwise, this article would have been 10,000 words.
Ok, this “date” concept is just getting creepy.
I plan on using Bard a few times a week just to contribute to it’s learning and how it can help me brainstorm, mind-map, research and translate.
Plus, if I’m nice to Bard, always saying please, thank you and being respectful when it totally screws up the output, I’ll be spared when the AI robots take over the world 🙂
Have you tried any of the AI platforms out there? I’d love to know which one and what your experience has been using them.
Until next time, stay inspired.
Gisèle
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