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Unlike Google, ChatGPT allows me to use the process of elimination when searching for solutions. Recently, I encountered a technical problem and turned to Googl
by billconan 3y ago
Unlike Google, ChatGPT allows me to use the process of elimination when searching for solutions. Recently, I encountered a technical problem and turned to Google first. While the initial search results offered a common solution that matched my symptom, it turned out not to be the root cause of my issue. Despite browsing through several pages, the top results continued to point to the same popular solution, suggesting my problem was uncommon.
Turning to ChatGPT, I encountered a similar initial response, suggesting the same popular solution that didn't apply to my case. However, I was able to communicate that this solution wasn't the right fit, prompting ChatGPT to suggest another possibilities. The third suggestion from ChatGPT finally hit the mark, identifying the right issue and offering a solution.
ChatGPT's interactive nature makes it akin to an interactive search engine, allowing me to refine my search by ruling out common results. Google, on the other hand, lacks this capability, making ChatGPT a valuable tool.
- dottjt 3y agoI think my issue with ChatGPT is that I feel like I have to spend more time/effort figuring out what to tell it, as opposed to Google where because the search results have been optimised, I can be a lot more concise with it or literally just post in the error and it will just know what I want.