As of November 3, 2026
Dated snapshot of widely known names grouped by family. Inclusion is not a ranking or endorsement.
Names illustrate the families in Briefing 3. Evaluate any product with the written questions in Briefing 9.
| Family | Examples (maker) |
|---|---|
| General assistants | ChatGPT (OpenAI) · Claude (Anthropic) · Copilot (Microsoft) · Gemini (Google) · Grok (xAI) |
| Answer engines | Perplexity (Perplexity AI). Several general assistants also offer search-grounded modes. |
| Suite-embedded assistants | Copilot in Microsoft 365 (Microsoft) · Gemini in Google Workspace (Google) |
| Real-time and social tools | Grok on X (xAI) |
| Task agents | Agent modes offered within several general assistants above |
| Open-weight models for self-hosting | Gemma (Google) · Llama (Meta) · Mistral models (Mistral AI) |
Listed alphabetically within each family. Names as of Nov 2026. Products and features change often.