OpenAI announced that search queries on ChatGPT now equal 20% of Google's search volume, indicating growing user reliance on conversational AI over traditional search engines.

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OpenAI: ChatGPT Search Volume Reaches 20% of Google's

OpenAI Reveals ChatGPT Search Volume

FAQ

What did OpenAI announce about ChatGPT search?

OpenAI said ChatGPT search queries now equal 20% of Google's search volume, according to Adam Fry, OpenAI's consumer product lead for ChatGPT.

How does ChatGPT define a search?

OpenAI defines a search as any query a user inputs that results in a web search, as opposed to tasks like defining a term or a simple how-to explanation.

Is ChatGPT close to overtaking Google in search?

No, 20% is still a long way from overtaking Google, but it indicates a growing shift toward conversational search.

What does this mean for teams and organizations in the Middle East?

It may mean reviewing digital visibility strategies to include AI search, not just traditional search engines.

Source: The Verge AI

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