Top AI Chatbots for Complex Tasks: Enhancing Productivity with Taskade’s AI Features

It’s Monday morning and there is a mountain of tasks on your to-do. A few years ago, getting to the bottom of the list would mean jumping between apps, frantically searching for docs and files, and endless Googling for answers. These days, you just need to ask an AI chatbot for help.

In this article, we take a look at some of the top AI chatbots in the wild. We discuss key features, integrations, potential use cases, and their impact on our productivity. Let’s roll! 👇

🤖 What Are AI Chatbots?

AI chatbots are software programs that use artificial intelligence to simulate human conversations. They leverage large language models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP) to understand and generate responses to instructions or prompts provided by the user (yes, that means you).

But the technology wasn’t always this advanced.

One of the earliest chatbots was ELIZA created by MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum in the 1960s. It used pattern matching to identify key phrases in user input. With the help of a script called DOCTOR, ELIZA attempted to mimic a Rogerian psychotherapist by reflecting users’ statements.

Over the years, there were multiple attempts to enhance chatbots’ conversational realism. That included the 1972 PARRY, which simulated a person with paranoid schizophrenia. It was designed by psychiatrist Kenneth Colby to demonstrate how computers could model human behavior.

Advanced large language models like OpenAI’s GPT family and deep learning technology have completely changed how AI chatbots work. Instead of relying on scripts, they can reverse-engineer and learn from complex patterns in language to generate eerily human-like text.

Enough theory. Let’s take a look at a few popular AI chatbots and their features.

🐑 Beyond Conversations: Taskade’s AI Features

The term “chatbot” is a bit of a misnomer these days. That’s mainly because LLM-powered tools with conversational interfaces extend into diverse use cases, far beyond their original design.

And this is where Taskade AI features come into play.

Taskade is the only productivity platform where humans and AI work and collaborate seamlessly in the same space, at the same time. This opens up various levels of interactions.

But before we talk about that, check this short video introduction. 👇

Level 1: Ubiquitous AI Chat

It doesn’t matter if you’re writing an email, brainstorming ideas, or need AI for project management —Taskade AI lives where you work — in the easily accessible sidebar and within all your projects.

First, open a project and click the chat button in the top-right corner.

In the chat box, choose Ask Project from the drop-down at the top.

(there are a few other options here, but we’ll get to them in a moment)

Next, have some fun. You can ask the chatbot to draft emails, generate creative content ideas, summarize meeting notes, optimize task lists, provide feedback on documents, and more.

Pro tip? Experiment with chat (1) Personas & (2) Tones for more tailored responses.

Unlike standalone chatbots, Taskade AI has full access to project context, so it can answer questions about project details, timelines, and team responsibilities.

Want to invite others to a conversation with AI? Now you can!

Include your entire team in collective brainstorming sessions with Taskade AI, in the same space, at the same time. This seamless integration revolutionizes human-AI collaboration.

Level 2: Custom AI Agents

You can think of agents as advanced AI assistants, smarter than traditional AI chatbots.

And they have a few cool tricks up their sleeve.

Let’s say you want to learn something new. You can build a personalized tutor agent by uploading relevant knowledge materials, such as PDFs or notes, and then engage in interactive learning sessions. This agent can quiz you, explain complex concepts, and track your progress over time.

Check this cool video where Narek from Taskade explains the process:

Maybe you’re looking to boost your sales efforts?

Why not set up a sales agent and integrate it with your HubSpot account? The agent will help qualify leads, analyze sales data, and even automate follow-up emails. It can provide insights into potential customer behavior, suggest tailored sales pitches, and keep your sales team in the know.

You know what? Let’s build one!

1. Go to the 🤖 Agents tab in your workspace and click ➕ Create agent.

2. Inside the Agent Generator, describe what you need help with. Use this prompt to get started:

⌨️ "Create a deal agent that integrates with my HubSpot account to qualify leads, analyze customer data, draft pitches, and automate follow-up emails."

Press Enter and wait for the generator to finish.

Congratulations! Your agent is ready.

Here’s a small presentation of what it can do. 👇

You can make Taskade’s AI agents even smarter by giving them access to more projects and uploading documents for it to learn from. This way, it can pull from a larger pool of information.

Level 3: Smart Automation

While AI chatbots and autonomous AI agents make work easier, they’re only part of the story.

To truly unlock the potential of AI tools, we need the final ingredient — AI automation flows.

Taskade automation eliminates the hassle of AI prompting. Instead of relying on lengthy instructions for each task, you can build smart automations to handle the grunt work.

Here’s a short video presentation:

Every AI automation flow can be connected to dozens of tools and platforms including Gmail, Slack, Google Docs, HubSpot, LinkedIn, and many others. You can also use any of the custom AI agents as a “decision-making engine” to execute tasks and make dynamic decisions every step of the way.

✨ Other Leading AI Chatbots

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is the tool that started it all. Launched by OpenA in late 2022, this unassuming chatbot brought conversational AI into the mainstream and allowed non-technical users to engage with advanced large language models in a more natural and intuitive way.

So, what do we get in the package? The latest iteration of ChatGPT is powered by the GPT-4o model, which offers several enhancements like faster response times and multimodal input/output. You can use the chatbot to draft emails, write creatively, get coding help, or even generate images.

🛠️ Key Features

• Text, voice, and vision input processing
• Seamless verbal interaction
• Image generation with DALL·E 3
• Advanced audio, visual, and textual reasoning
• Cross-device compatibility
• Enhanced multilingual support

🎯 Best For

Anyone looking for comprehensive AI productivity tools and AI workflow optimization.

Claude

Claude is an AI chatbot developed by Anthropic, an AI safety and research company founded by former OpenAI researchers in 2021. Similar to ChatGPT, the platform uses a chat interface to hold natural conversations with impressive performance across various applications.

The platform uses three multi-modal AI models called Haiku, Sonnet, and Oppus. Haiku is the fastest and most compact, ideal for simple queries, Sonnet balances speed and skill in tasks like coding, and Opus is designed for content creation, analysis, and handling data. 

🛠️ Key Features

• Text, voice, and vision input processing
• Seamless verbal interaction
• Image generation with DALL·E 3
• Advanced audio, visual, and textual reasoning
• Cross-device compatibility
• Enhanced multilingual support

🎯 Best For

Organizations and individual users who need a reliable AI assistant with a focus on safety and ethics.

Bard / Gemini

Alphabet’s Bard had a rocky start when it launched in early 2023. But since the less-than-successful presentation and a few initial hiccups, the company has introduced substantial improvements. The chatbot now boasts improved performance and advanced multi-modal capabilities.

Earlier this year, Bard was renamed to Gemini and became tightly integrated with Google’s ecosystem. You can now use the AI chatbot as a standalone AI task management tool, access it through the developer API, or leverage smart insights within Google’s ecosystem.

🛠️ Key Features

• Multimodal data processing
• Seamless integration with Google services
• Standalone and embedded functionality
• Advanced natural language generation
• Scalable model architecture (Ultra, Pro, Nano)
• High-fidelity visual content generation

🎯 Best For

Anyone looking for a seamless integration with Google’s ecosystem.

Microsoft Copilot

Copilot is a spiritual successor to Cortana, Microsoft’s early attempt at building an AI assistant. Using OpenAI’s models, Microsoft launched Copilot as part of Bing in 2023. The chatbot has since developed into Microsoft 365 Copilot which is now fully integrated with Microsoft’s services.

In its latest iteration, you can use Copilot as a standalone platform, a component inside the Edge browser, and part of the 365 lineup of office apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, and others). As expected, Microsoft’s AI chatbot covers all the use cases available in other tools from our list.

🛠️ Key Features

• Intelligent Document Editing
• Automated Data Insights
• Seamless Email Management
• Real-Time Meeting Transcripts
• Content Generation Assistance
• Integrated Task Automation

🎯 Best For

Those who need an AI-powered assistant integrated into their Microsoft ecosystem.

Jasper

Jasper AI is not a chatbot in the traditional sense; it’s a comprehensive platform focused on creative tasks, designed primarily for generating content, from blog articles to social media posts. Since Jasper is more specialized than other chat-based tools, it comes with a few unique features.

Apart from its core functionality, Jasper lets you build comprehensive knowledge bases, generate and edit images, and connect to popular marketing platforms. The chatbot also comes with a developer API so you can bring Jasper’s AI-driven productivity insights into your own projects.

🛠️ Key Features

• AI Image Suite
• Marketing Editor
• Brand Voice and Style Guide
• Integrations and API Access
• Knowledge and Context Platform
• Jasper Chat

🎯 Best For

Businesses and marketers looking to integrate AI into their workflow for content creation.

🤔 Choosing the Right AI Chatbot for Your Needs

Alright, let’s discuss the nitty-gritty — what makes good AI chatbots for tasks? Or, we should rather ask, what makes a chatbot right for you? Here are the criteria you should consider before committing.

Integration

First up, think about how well the AI chatbot can mesh with the tools you’re already using. Choose a platform that plays nice with your current tech stack to avoid lengthy and painful implementation.

Verify the availability of necessary APIs and plugins for seamless integration. You may not need extensive integrations from day one, but they will come in handy when you’re ready to scale.

Multi-Modal Capabilties

Consider how adaptable the underlying AI models are. Some use cases may require multi-modal input/output (text, voice, images). The more options there are, the better.

Multi-modal capabilities allow chatbot tools to adapt to different environments and meet diverse preferences, including accessibility needs. They also make interacting with AI much easier.

Customization

How easily can the chatbot be adapted to your needs? A good tool offers customization options that, among other things, let you choose between various AI models and templatize prompts.

Of course, you don’t want to overcomplicate the setup with over-the-top functionality. Most of the time, you can get away with basic functionality and a set of quintessential integrations.

Agentic Workflows

Agentic workflows unlock a new dimension of human-AI and AI-AI collaboration. Unlike traditional prompt-based interactions, agents can “guide” AI models for you in self-directed loops.

To truly leverage the potential of autonomous task management, consider platforms that are compatible with agentic workflows and allow you to deploy AI agents in a no-code manner. 

👋 Parting Words

AI chatbots have come a long way from their early days. The rise of large language models has transformed simple rule-based programs into powerful tools that can handle a variety of use cases.

The field is constantly evolving. Agentic workflows are already pushing the needle and surpassing the capabilities of traditional chatbots. But that’s a topic for another time…

So, let’s recap what we learned today before you go:

• 🤖 AI chatbots have evolved into essential tools used across many industries.
• 🤖 Chatbots enable users to handle tasks from simple to complex with ease.
• 🤖 By automating repetitive tasks, AI chatbots free up time for strategic thinking.
• 🤖 The ability to customize and integrate ensures that chatbots fit perfectly into any business.
• 🤖 Agentic workflows expand chatbots’ capabilities and streamline human-AI interactions.

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Are you ready to experience the new dimension of human-AI collaboration?