The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT, Copilot, and notable alternatives [Video]

Since the launch of ChatGPT, AI chatbots have soared in popularity because of their ability to do a wide range of tasks that can help you with your personal and work life. AI chatbots can write code, compose emails, draft reports, generate art, write Excel formulas, and much more — at your command. 

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ChatGPT achieved worldwide recognition, motivating competitors to create their own versions. As a result, there are many options on the market with different strengths, use cases, difficulty levels, and other nuances.

For the past two years, I have taken a deep dive into artificial intelligence and tested as many AI tools as possible — including dozens of AI chatbots. Using my findings and those of other AI experts at ZDNET, I have created a comprehensive list of the best AI chatbots on the market. 

This list …