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Amanda Caswell

AI has made me all but give up on traditional Google searches — here’s why

ChatGPT generated image of man at computer.

Like most people with an internet connection, I’m used to turning to Google for just about everything. From recipes and cold remedies to recollecting 90s radio hits, I pick up my phone or fire up my laptop and use Google to find answers. But within the last few months, I’ve found myself increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT, Meta AI, Claude, and Google’s own Gemini for day-to-day answers.

I enjoy the personal aspect of receiving clear, conversational responses from these AI models, especially when compared to sifting through endless links. I prefer one direct answer from a chatbot rather than a string of Google links that I will have to search through again to find what I need. I know I’m not alone in my endeavors to get answers tailored to me, especially with OpenAI launching SearchGPT later this year.

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