OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search
Source: The Verge (opens in a new tab) · Hayden Field
Intel Summary
OpenAI claims that the search query volume processed through ChatGPT has reached 20 percent of Google's search volume, according to statements made by OpenAI consumer product lead Adam Fry at a recent press event.
Why It Matters
If accurate, the shift signals expanding consumer adoption of generative conversational interfaces as direct substitutes for traditional web search engines, presenting competitive pressure on Google's core discovery and ad-driven search business.
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