Examining Poe - A New AI Chatbot with Multiple Language Models

Table of Contents

• Introducing Poe - The Latest AI Chatbot
• Testing Out the Various AI Models in Poe
• Assessing the Value Proposition of Poe
• Key Takeaways and Conclusions

Introducing Poe - The Latest AI Chatbot

Korra has recently rolled out its latest AI chat box called Poe. In this blog post, we'll be going over Poe's specific functionalities, some of its unique features, and what makes it different from other AI chat boxes like Chachi, BT, or Google Bard.

This is the interface for Poe. I believe it's still in beta right now, so if you want to get access to it, check the link in the references section below. Essentially, it's very similar to other AI chat boxes - you have the ability to ask the AI specific questions and get conversational responses.

Poe's Unique Multi-Model Architecture

The main difference with Poe is that instead of having one large language model like GPT-3 or GPT-4, it has a variety of different models from different companies. We can see some of the most popular ones here - GPT-4, GPT-3.5 Turbo, Sage, Claude, and Dragonfly. You can click on each model to see what it's powered by. Sage uses an OpenAI model, likely GPT-3. Claude is powered by Anthropic, a GPT-3/4 competitor with its own unique dataset. Dragonfly uses GPT-3.5, not the turbo version. Having all these models allows users to choose, but they'll likely reduce this to the most powerful and stable few over time, like GPT-4 and Claude.

Comparing Poe to Other Chatbots

Functionally, Poe's models like Sage and GPT-4 allow you to do anything you can with other chatbots. You can ask questions, get summaries, recommendations, advice, and more. The outputs seem very high quality, especially GPT-4 which provides nuanced, tailored responses. The only real differentiation is the ability to switch between the AI models and data sources. Over time, the value-add versus going directly to GPT-4 or Claude is unclear.

Testing Out the Various AI Models in Poe

Using the Sage Model for Conversational Queries

Sage is powered by an OpenAI model and allows explanations for questions across many topics - definitions, writing help, cooking, science, recommendations, and more. For example, asking for low-carb dessert recipes yields nicely formatted, actionable results. You can ask followups and refine the recipes too, like substituting ingredients or making them vegan. Overall, Sage provides a smooth conversational experience similar to GPT-3.

Leveraging the Power of GPT-4

GPT-4 is extremely powerful for general knowledge. When asked for tips to relieve back pain without the gym, it provides a nuanced answer listing specific exercises, posture advice, therapies, and pain medication options. Once GPT-4 stabilizes and releases more access, it will likely be a dominant model across chatbots and assistants. For now, Poe only allows a single query per day to GPT-4.

Evaluating the Anthropic Claude Model

Claude is a new model focused on content generation, created by Anthropic as a direct GPT-3/4 competitor. When asked the same back pain question, it provides a quality answer too - discussing posture, stretches, strengthening core muscles, and more. When asked to write a 1,000 word inflation blog post, Claude produced an approximately 800 word draft on the first try without any further prompting. The content passed an AI detector tool as 99% original. Claude shows promise for content creation compared to GPT-3. More testing will be needed to fully evaluate capabilities.

Assessing the Value Proposition of Poe

Questionable Added Value Over Existing Chatbots

In my opinion, the value-add of Poe over existing chatbots is questionable. Users can already access GPT-3, Claude, and others directly for free on their sites. Unless Korra adds unique features, it's unclear why someone would use this wrapper. The ability to toggle AI models has some merit, but average users will likely settle on just one or two anyway, like GPT-4. More testing is needed to determine if Poe provides something other tools don't.

Unclear Long-Term Strategy and Roadmap

Korra hasn't communicated plans for evolving Poe over time. Will features be added to entice users over existing tools? How many models will be integrated? What other use cases are planned beyond basic chat? As it stands, Poe feels like an AI model sandbox without a clear long-term vision. Its ultimate goals seem up in the air compared to laser focused alternatives like Claude.

Key Takeaways and Conclusions

Multi-Model Architecture Has Potential

Letting users access multiple AI models in one place does provide value, especially for testing capabilities. As models evolve, Poe could potentially allow easy swapping to the latest and greatest without migrations.

Claude Shows Promise for Content Generation

Of all Poe's models, Anthropic's Claude stands out for quality and originality of content. For businesses needing high volumes of custom content, Claude may be a solution and differentiator compared to GPT-3 alternatives.

FAQ

Q: What chatbot models does Poe offer?
A: Poe offers access to models like GPT-4, Claude, Sage, GPT-3.5 Turbo, and more from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Q: How does Poe compare to ChatGPT and other chatbots?
A: The main unique aspect of Poe is its multi-model architecture. Otherwise, its functionality is quite similar to existing conversational AI tools.