2023 has earned the moniker “the year of AI” due to the rapid pace of breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, a trend that has both fascinated and worried many. Despite concerns, a recent study by Writerbuddy.ai, an online content-writing company, reveals that fear hasn’t deterred people from embracing AI. According to the study, ChatGPT emerged as the most popular generative AI tool globally, amassing over 14 billion visits between September 2022 and August 2023.
Writerbuddy analyzed more than 3,000 AI tools using SEMrush, a renowned SEO software, to identify the most utilized tools of the year. The top 50 AI tools collectively attracted over 24 billion visits, with a notable majority coming from male users.
Here’s a rundown of the top 10 most popular AI tools based on the rankings:
- ChatGPT
- Tool category: AI Chatbot
- Total visits: 14.6B
- Character.ai
- Tool category: AI Chatbot
- Total visits: 3.8B
- Quillbot
- Tool category: AI Writing
- Total visits: 1.1B
- Midjourney
- Tool category: Image Generator
- Total visits: 500.4M
- Hugging Face
- Tool category: Data Science
- Total visits: 316.6M
- Bard
- Tool category: AI Chatbot
- Total visits: 241.6M
- NovelAI
- Tool category: AI Writing
- Total visits: 238.7M
- Capcut
- Tool Category: Video Generator
- Total visits: 203.8M
- Janitor AI
- Tool category: AI Chatbot
- Total visits: 192.4M
- Civitai
- Tool category: Image Generator
- Total visits: 177.2M
Despite facing some negative publicity, including leadership changes and concerns about potential harm, ChatGPT remains a popular choice. The tool, known for its versatility in tasks such as scheduling and resume writing, continues to attract users.
Other generative tools on the list, like Google’s Bard and Quillbot, possess similar capabilities such as summarization and paraphrasing but haven’t reached the same level of popularity as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Tools like Character.ai and Novel.ai serve as virtual companions for many users.
AI, beyond serving entertainment purposes, presents opportunities for individuals to generate income without requiring advanced qualifications or a formal education. Susan Gonzales, founder and CEO of AIandYou, a nonprofit teaching AI skills, emphasizes the potential for freelancers and small business owners to enhance their operations through AI tools. From improving business processes to analyzing customer behaviour and gaining competitive intelligence, AI tools offer diverse applications for small businesses. Gonzales suggests that AI can assist small businesses in targeting marketing efforts effectively and identifying new revenue opportunities.
For those seeking side gigs, like tutoring, AI tools can also play a role in facilitating and enhancing such endeavours. The versatility of AI extends beyond entertainment, making it a valuable asset for various individuals and businesses in different sectors.
