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I tested ChatGPT and Perplexity AI as my CarPlay voice assistants - both made Siri look bad

Both ChatGPT and Perplexity can answer questions and provide help that's well beyond Siri's capabilities. But which one is better when driving?

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The author compared ChatGPT and Perplexity AI to Siri while driving with Apple CarPlay. Both AI models can answer questions and provide help beyond Siri’s usual functions. Siri works well for simple tasks such as playing music, getting directions, setting reminders, and making calls or texts. However, Siri frequently stumbles on more complex or challenging questions that users might ask an AI. The comparison highlights the limitations of Siri for advanced queries while driving.

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