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Information wars are heating up launch ChatGPT searchdirect competitor to Google, which promises a more “natural, conversational” experience compared to traditional search engines.

In addition to regular text summaries based on artificial intelligence, ChatGPT provides a more direct search for source links and offers a short list of articles for further browsing. It’s currently available to those with a Plus account or a $20/month business account, and will be available to free users in the coming weeks.

While this may seem like ChatGPT is superior to Google, it actually reflects that Google launched in May with AI reviews. Most Google searches now display an AI-powered resume with links to a few key sources, followed by a traditional list of blue links. Google also has an advantage due to the simple fact that most people already use Google all day, every day. between devices.

As these two tools become more similar, the question arises: when is it better to use Google, and when is ChatGPT more useful? We tested both and here’s what we found.

Search Test #1: How to Cook Scallops?

Winner: ChatGPT

We started our test with a simple online search for help with dinner. This is an area where AI resumes can help avoid cumbersome experiences looking for recipes online Today.

When I asked Google how to cook scallops, it provided links to several recipes. I knew that reading any of them would require scrolling through multiple advertisements and paragraphs of supporting content before getting to the actual instructions. All I needed was basic everyday dinner technique, so it wasn’t ideal.

ChatGPT gave me more of what I was looking for: a basic ingredient list and general technique. He quoted One day the chef And Martha Stewarteliminating the need to scroll through ads or unnecessary information. It worked great for my everyday use, but if I was looking for a more sophisticated dish, it likely wouldn’t satisfy. The recipes looked better on Google, with creamy garlic sauces and side dish suggestions.

It’s not a clear win for ChatGPT, especially since its results are almost identical to another search product: Google Gemini. This chatbot-style ChatGPT competitor lives on separate site. His answer quotes Kitchen And All recipes but gave similar answers.

For the remainder of our testing, we’ll put Gemini aside and focus on ChatGPT and Google’s core search product. ChatGPT is currently the most used AI chatbotand Google dominates global search volume, making them a more compelling comparison.

Search Test #2: What does early voting data say?

Winner: Tie, both offer different experiences

More complex topics provided a more interesting comparison between ChatGPT and Google. I asked them both about early voting data (before the election, of course).

Google hasn’t put together an AI summary, perhaps for fear of inaccuracy. It is linked to reputable publications that offer a wealth of additional information. For example, NBC News published a helpful infographic, as well as an overview of the situation and a running list of real-time election news.

ChatGPT’s response was a dry summary of key discussions in the press. He scored points by answering my follow-up question since AI reviews do not allow follow-up actions. ChatGPT’s initial response and subsequent response were useful, well-chosen summaries, but they are not ideal for those who want to explore the vast amount of information available.

ChatGPT specified Wall Street JournalAssociated Press and New York Postall of which have content license agreements with OpenAI. The question arises: is there additional information included in these transactions and therefore not included in the response?

Search Test #3: What Songs Are Easy to Play on Guitar?

Winner: Google

AI chatbots are being touted as a complement to tutors and teachers, much like YouTube did back in the day, especially because students can ask questions and learn quickly. Has the ChatGPT search brought this any closer to reality? Potentially, but not in my test.

I asked him to make the songs easy to play on the guitar, but the result did not help me play the song. From the list that appeared below, I asked him for the chords to “Budapest” by George Ezra.

It was suggested to use a more complex chord than is appropriate for a beginner (B minor). Also, the chords for the music that needs to be played are not selected. When I asked to do this, the jumbled interface interpreted the music as “code”. Below it is connected to video guitarist showing how to play it.

This arrangement from my favorite site, Ultimate Guitar Chords, uses the three simplest chords (G, C, D). It tells you where to put your fingers, offers a sample game and a video to help you with it. Ultimate Guitar accessed through Google would have been more useful than using ChatGPT from the start.

Search Test #4: Why is New Jersey so warm this year?

Winner: Google

New Jersey has had many unseasonably warm days in the 70s and 80s this fall, culminating in… the hottest halloween. What does it give?

Google’s artificial intelligence review attributes the record temperatures to global warming, rising coastal ocean temperatures and the urban heat island effect. I also learned that this state is warming faster than other nearby countries. (Not good!)

ChatGPT’s first response was inaccurate, citing “high pressure systems” it had ripped from article V Asbury Park Press about the absence of precipitation. He quotes David Robinson, a government climatologist at Rutgers University: “We owe this drought to an unusually persistent ridge of high pressure over the region back in late August, which brought clear skies and dry air.”

Search test #5: Where to watch the Tesla robotaxi presentation?

Winner: Google

We know that ChatGPT prefers quick summaries to long explanations, which is sometimes a matter of preference, but in this case it prevented us from getting the desired result at all.

On October 10, Elon Musk gave a brilliant presentation. party in Hollywood for Tesla’s upcoming line of robotaxis. I asked ChatGPT where I could watch the event and it offered a 7-minute overview video. This is potentially useful since the full video of the event was over an hour long, but it wasn’t what I was looking for.

In the answer question, I asked ChatGPT to provide a link to the original video, but it failed. Google showed the original video first in the results. This confirmed for me that Google will remain the first choice for those who want information from the original source.

Final result: 3 Google, 1 tie, 1 ChatGPT

ChatGPT search is a big step forward for OpenAI, especially in the way it links to sources. It’s very similar to Google: both offer an overview of the AI and a list of links, but for now I expect most people to stick with Google.

ChatGPT search can be a great option in some scenarios, especially for a quick description of an issue without advertising and a serious need to dig deeper. In most cases, Google will likely be sufficient, offering a similar overview of AI-powered information, as well as more resources to further explore and take responsibility for the information you consume.

OpenAI is also necessary build trust with consumers; Google has exceptionally high brand awareness. However, with the release of several more products, ChatGPT search may become available.