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OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search

The Verge AITuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search
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In many circles, "Ask Chat" has replaced "Google it," and that's reflected in a new announcement from OpenAI: the volume of search queries run through ChatGPT now equals 20 percent of the volume run through Google.

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Ai
Market relevance
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Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack. In many circles, "Ask Chat" has replaced "Google it," and that's reflected in a new announcement from OpenAI: the volume of search queries run through ChatGPT now equals 20 percent of the volume run through Google. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to OpenAI and ChatGPT.
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What happened

In many circles, "Ask Chat" has replaced "Google it," and that's reflected in a new announcement from OpenAI: the volume of search queries run through ChatGPT now equals 20 percent of the volume run through Google.

Why it matters

AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.

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  1. The Verge AI published: OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search

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Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to OpenAI and ChatGPT.

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