ChatGPT couldn’t become the "Google killer": It doesn’t inspire confidence!
ChatGPT Search does not fully replace Google for short and general keyword-based searches.
OpenAI challenged Google last week with its new AI-powered search engine, ChatGPT Search. By filtering out advertisements and SEO content from Google’s search results, ChatGPT Search provides users with direct and straightforward answers. It has also demonstrated success in detailed and research-intensive topics. However, when it comes to everyday and short keyword-based searches, ChatGPT Search has yet to fully replace Google. Here are the details...
ChatGPT Search, expected to compete with Google, has fallen short of expectations.
Technology writer Maxwell Zeff closely observed this situation while testing ChatGPT Search. For instance, when querying "Denver Nuggets score," ChatGPT incorrectly displayed the result of the NBA game. Similarly, when entering a simple prompt like "financial report today," ChatGPT provided data that had been released the previous day.
For instance, with questions like "Which sports league has the most diversity in the U.S.?", ChatGPT Search can provide better answers than Google by presenting information gathered from various sources in a clear format. However, for basic queries that users perform daily, such as "cafes near me" or "weather," it cannot match Google’s reliability. In short, ChatGPT still has shortcomings for quick information needs in everyday searches.
OpenAI has acknowledged these issues and stated that it is continuing to work on improving ChatGPT Search. If OpenAI can enhance the search engine to better support short keyword searches in the future, it could increase its chances of becoming a viable alternative to Google. However, for now, while ChatGPT Search creates a niche market focused on complex and detailed questions, it has not yet reached the convenience that Google offers for everyday use.
