Handout: Features and Limitations — ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot

Use this as a quick reference when choosing a tool in the moment.

Capabilities at a Glance

• ChatGPT (OpenAI): strong reasoning and writing; rich ecosystem; flexible plugins/tools
• Gemini (Google): strong web integration and image handling; Google ecosystem synergy
• Copilot (Microsoft): excellent Office integration (Word, Excel, Outlook); Windows baked-in

Limitations to Watch

• Hallucinations: plausible but unsupported statements; ask for citations or “show work”
• Context: long inputs can be truncated or misinterpreted; chunk and be explicit
• Policy/Content: each tool has safety policies that may limit outputs; reframe requests

Choosing in Practice

• Need email or document help? Try Copilot inside Outlook/Word
• Need web-aware answers? Try Gemini with browsing
• Need structured reasoning or templates? Try ChatGPT with clear constraints