General AI Search Tools

Be cautious when using generative AI search tools.

sources of their training data are often unknown
algorithms that produce results are not transparent
different tools may yield varying answers to the same question
even the same tool can provide inconsistent responses to identical queries
these tools may not provide the most up-to-date information, as their training data can be outdated or incomplete.

For example, ask the same questions using ChatGPT, HKUST GenAI Platform, Grok, and Poe:

How are the world's most liveable cities determined?
List the top 10 most liveable cities (according to the EIU global liveability index) from 2019 to 2025 in table form, each year as a column

ChatGPT

HKUST GenAI Platform

Poe

Grok - different results can be generated by the same tool

Top 10 Most Liveable Cities According to the EIU Global Liveability Index