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Google Arrives At An A.I. Crossroads
May 24, 2024
Exploring the impact of AI on Google search, contrasting search experience with perplexity.ai, AI's influence on revenue generation, navigating AI disruptions for Alphabet, challenges to Google's dominance in information gathering with rise of alternative tools and competitors like Microsoft and Amazon, and the shift in user engagement to platforms like Instagram and Meta.
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- AI transforms search with voice and AI-led direct answers, impacting user engagement.
- Tech giants integrate AI for user experience, challenging Google's dominance and advertising revenue distribution.
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The Evolution of Search through AI and Voice Assistance
Search is transforming to be embedded in voice requests and simple assistance, evolving from traditional browser-based searches. Companies like Alphabet, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are exploring AI's impact on search. AI-powered platforms like perplexity.ai provide direct answers without the need for extensive clicking or browsing for information.
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