The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.
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Do you ask AI deep questions at night? 37.5 million Copilot conversations show you're not alone

A Microsoft study aimed to understand the when and how of AI use. It assessed 37.5 million anonymized Copilot conversations. An influx of personal conversations may not be a good thing. For many ...
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When Your AI Becomes Your Confidant: What Microsoft’s Copilot Report Reveals—And What It Should Measure Next

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sahar Hashmi, M.D., Ph.D., is a Boston-based, award-winning AI expert. Microsoft’s Copilot is evolving from tool to companion.
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The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around

Free AI chatbots deliver more power than ever before. ChatGPT, Copilot, and Grok top performance rankings. Image generation and storytelling now rival premium AIs. The introduction of the first ...