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AI is usually a better search engine than a search engine.
by andybak 1y ago
AI is usually a better search engine than a search engine.
- dragonwriter 1y agoAI alone can't replace a search engine very well at all. AI with access to a search engine may be present a more useful solution to some problems than a bare search engine, but the AI isn't replacing a search engine it is using one.
- theshrike79 1y agoThe "Deep Research" modes in web-based LLMs are quite useful. They can take a days worth of reading forums and social media sites and compress into about 10 minutes. For example I found a perfect 4k120Hz capable HDMI switch by using ChatGPTs research mode. It did suggest the generic Chinese random-named ones off Amazon, but there was one brand with an actual website and a history - based in Germany. I hadn't seen it recommended anywhere on my attempts, but did find it by searching for the brand specifically and found only good reviews. Bought it, love it.
- andybak 1y agoI did say "usually" and it was meant in reference to the use case you originally gave. Around 30% to 50% of things I used to google for, I now go to ChatGPT for. Often because the available context is better.