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OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search

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OpenAI announced that search queries through ChatGPT now account for 20% of total search volume, surpassing Google's share. Adam Fry, OpenAI's consumer product lead, confirmed this at a press event on Monday, defining search as any query resulting in a web search rather than simple definitions. This represents a significant shift in how users interact with AI versus traditional search engines.

Key points

• OpenAI's ChatGPT now handles 20% of all web search queries, surpassing Google's share.
• Adam Fry, OpenAI's consumer product lead, confirmed the 20% figure at a Monday press event.

Context

OpenAI's ChatGPT now handles 20% of all web search queries, surpassing Google's share. Adam Fry, OpenAI's consumer product lead, confirmed the 20% figure at a Monday press event. This represents a significant shift in how users interact with AI versus traditional search engines.

Limitations

OpenAI did not specify the source of the Google search volume number, and the announcement occurred on Monday, limiting the ability to track long-term trends or compare against other AI platforms.

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