Exploring Perplexity vs. ChatGPT, to monitor and find updated sources for ocean health, I prompted the following to both:
Does Perplexity AI provide real time updated information from the internet more than ChatGPT? I know ChatGPT has started to connect their learning data input directly from real time updates on the internet, but is it as updated as Perplexity?
Perplexity’s conclusion
In summary, while both Perplexity AI and ChatGPT have capabilities for accessing real-time information, Perplexity AI generally provides more accurate and timely results due to its focus on integrating live search data. ChatGPT’s recent updates have improved its real-time access but may not always match the immediacy and reliability of Perplexity’s offerings. Users should choose based on their specific needs—whether they prioritize factual accuracy or conversational engagement.
ChatGPT’s conclusion
Real-time updates: Perplexity is a search engine that is designed to pull live information, so it provides immediate access to up-to-date news and data. ChatGPT’s real-time capabilities depend on whether the browsing feature is enabled or not, and it generally provides information based on historical data, with occasional updates from browsing.
Speed and breadth: Perplexity might update information more quickly and broadly, since it’s purpose-built for retrieving the latest online content. ChatGPT (without browsing) can only provide information up until its training cutoff (currently 2021 for GPT-3.5, with occasional updates for GPT-4).
In conclusion, Perplexity AI is more likely to offer real-time updates, while ChatGPT can sometimes pull in recent information if it has web-browsing access, but not at the same level or speed as a search engine designed for real-time access.
