AI – Blog by Robin Speichermann

ChatGPT Plus – why you need it!

RSpeichermann — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:36:14 +0000

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Being a ChatGPT user since day 1, I have always been bothered by the message in the lower left of the screen with the advertisement for ChatGPT Plus. At the beginning, the Plus only had the advantage that at high capacity still access to Chatgpt was enabled. Over time, however, some more very practical and cool extensions and advantages have been added, which make the PLUS subscription really appealing.

What exactly is ChatGPT Plus?

As mentioned above, ChatGPT Plus is the premium version of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s natural language model. For 20€ (without taxes!) you get some advantages that free users don’t get. First, you get access to a faster version of GPT-3 access to GPT-4, and you have the possibility to use plugins and direct internet access in ChatGPT. Even if the demand is high, there is always a slot available for PLUS users.

GPT-3, GPT-3.5 and even GPT-4, what’s the difference there? Do you even need that?

The normal GPT model is the 3.5 version of OpenAI, which has been trained with 175 billion parameters. This is simply an upgrade from version 3, as OpenAI explains. Anyone who has used ChatGPT knows how incredibly shalu ChatGPT can be but also how error-ridden the responses can sometimes be. In comparison, GPT-4 is said to have been trained with 100 trillion parameters. In addition, GPT-4 has also been trained with larger data sets and images. OpenAI also showed a visual input when they introduced GPT-4, which will be implemented in the future. In the example shown, GPT-4 understood and explained the joke of a VGA cable going into an iPhone. More about this here. Furthermore GPT-4 is supposed to have a higher accuracy and output less errors than GPT-3, but both models have limited knowledge after 2021 apart from plugins. GPT-3.5 was released with 1.3 Mi. PLUS subscribers get faster responses from chatgpt 3.5 than free users, which is noticeable but not an extreme difference. However, I was shocked that while using GPT-4, you can only send 25 messages every 3 hours.
PLUS subscribers can easily switch between GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 at the top of the page when starting a new chat.

Plugins for ChatGPT

The biggest advantage of the PLUS version compared to the free version is the possibility to install plugins directly in the web interface, which are officially supported by OpenAI. There are really numerous plugins that can be found in the in-house plugin store when you select the GPT-4 model and then select “Plugin Store” in the dropdown menu.

The Plugins that I find most interesting are…
Prompt Perfect: This plugin helps to write perfect prompts for ChatGPT, ensuring more accurate and relevant responses from the AI chatbot. It gives multiple options, so you can decide which one fits best for you.
Wolfram: Accessing expert-level information and computational knowledge is a breeze with the Wolfram plugin, which enables ChatGPT to perform calculations, find solutions, and retrieve data from a vast knowledge base.
Zapier: With the Zapier plugin, ChatGPT gains access to a wide range of web services, enabling seamless automation and integration between various apps and tools.
Kayak: Plan your next trip with ease using the Kayak plugin, allowing ChatGPT to help you find the best travel deals, book flights, and plan itineraries.
ChatWithPDF: Convert PDF files to text and engage in conversations with ChatGPT about the content of the documents using this handy plugin.
ShowMe: Create Diagrams, Mindmaps and much more. No need to use two tools to create some charts for homework. ChatGPT can now do that on it’s own. I like it.

In conclusion, ChatGPT Plus offers a compelling set of features and advantages that make it a worth paying for, at least for a short time. With a premium subscription, users gain access to a faster version of GPT-3, as well as the highly anticipated GPT-4, which boasts 100 trillion parameters and improved accuracy. The ability to switch between GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 within the web interface provides flexibility in choosing the desired model for different chat scenarios.

The most significant benefit of ChatGPT Plus is the inclusion of officially supported plugins. These plugins open up a world of possibilities, enhancing ChatGPT’s capabilities and making it a versatile tool for various tasks. From writing perfect prompts with Prompt Perfect to accessing expert-level information with the Wolfram plugin, users can streamline their workflow and obtain precise information in real-time. Additionally, the Zapier plugin enables seamless integration with various web services, further increasing productivity.
The Kayak plugin is ideal for travelers, simplifying trip planning by providing access to the best travel deals and itinerary assistance. Moreover, the ChatWithPDF plugin allows users to convert PDF files into text and engage in interactive conversations with ChatGPT regarding the document’s content.

Overall, ChatGPT Plus delivers a comprehensive and efficient AI experience. Its enhanced capabilities, faster response times, and the availability of plugins make it a valuable asset for both personal and professional use cases. Embracing ChatGPT Plus opens up a world of possibilities and unlocks the full potential of OpenAI’s natural language model.

2023 AI Tools: How Powerful are they? A Test Run

RSpeichermann — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 10:13:59 +0000

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As we move into 2023, it’s clear that AI technology will play an increasingly important role in our lives. Whether it’s improving customer service, creating new products and services, or driving innovation across a wide range of industries, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. And with the emergence of powerful new tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E 2, and Midjourney, the future of AI looks brighter than ever.
So as we look ahead to 2023, let’s remember to keep our eyes and minds open to the many possibilities that AI has to offer. Whether you’re a business leader, a developer, or a researcher, there’s never been a better time to dive into the world of AI and start exploring all that it has to offer.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT has already been in every newspaper, everyone really knows about this breakthrough tool now. From homework to coding, this AI can really do almost anything and has almost no limitations.
ChatGPT is a cutting-edge technology that makes the AI understand and respond to natural language inputs. Developed by OpenAI, it is based on a deep learning model called GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), which is trained on a massive amount of text data to understand the nuances of human language.

One of the key features of ChatGPT is its ability to understand context. This means that it can understand the meaning of words and phrases in relation to the sentence or conversation as a whole. This allows it to respond in a more natural and human-like way.
ChatGPT is also highly versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications. For example, it can be used to generate text, whether it is a news article, a short story, or even a poem. It can also be used to translate languages, allowing people to communicate more easily across borders.
The technology behind ChatGPT is complex, but the user-interface is simple and user-friendly. With this tool, even non-technical users can train and fine-tune the model according to their needs.

I asked ChatGPT to write me a python script that displays the time. The time should be updated every second. The program already worked at this point and was just copy & paste. WOW! I then said to beautify it, I want the turtle python library to be used and below the time there should be a loading bar that shows the duration of each second. This also worked perfectly. The picture below shows what I got when I compiled the code.

Microsoft shows how much potential the tool has by investing $10 billion OpenAI (source: Bloomberg). Since Microsoft is already investigating whether and how ChatGPT can be integrated into Bing, it can be assumed that Google will soon no longer be the number 1 search engine.
Sometimes ChatGPT is busy and you get a message that you have to try some other time. A workaround can be to use the GPT-3 Playground, which gives the same answers, but is not as nicely designed. So far the ChatGPT is free for single users and you have no limits. Awesome! The question is for how long! I am sure a lot of people would be willing to pay for it after this test drive.

Midjourney

Midjourney is a powerful AI-based tool that utilizes deep learning algorithms to generate highly realistic images from text descriptions. Midjourney’s user-interface is simple and user-friendly, making it easy for users to generate images on-demand.
To use the AI tool you have to join their Discord server, whereupon you can use the command “/imagine (…)” in one of their channels to generate your own AI images. Even if you don’t want to generate images yourself, you can see the images of other users and get inspired.

The default aspect ratio is 1:1, if you want to adjust that you can use the paramenter –ar (…). For further information, you can have a look at their documentation about aspect ratios here.

If you successfully generated a image, the bot will answer to your command and output you 4 generated images. After it finished loading, you have the option to redo all 4 images, upscale one of the images or to “create incremental variations of the selected grid image” (source: Midjourney docs). You also have the option to do this with other users images. To download the images, you can click on them to enlarge them and view it in the browser. Right click, save as and you’re good to go.

Limitations
However, there are some limitations when using Midjourney as a free user. For example, free users are limited in the number of images they can generate per month, and some features such as bulk image generation may not be available. Additionally, generated images cannot be generated privately by the bot without a subscription, but are generated publicly in a channel on their Discord server, where everyone can view the images.

I generated the image bellow with help of ChatGPT and Midjourney: “Creatively-drawn, green alien with antenna-like ears, possessing a unique, otherworldly appearance, featuring intricate details and striking features”

In summary, Midjourney is a powerful AI-based software that specializes in image generation. It allows users to generate high-quality images from text descriptions, with the ability to customize and fine-tune the images to specific needs. The software also offers integration with popular communication platforms such as Discord and can generate images at scale, but free users may have limitations.

The thumbnail is neither a stock photo nor designed by me! Midjourney makes it possible, I only added the caption in Photoshop, the rest was done by midjourney.