Pichai: Chatbots Rise, But Google Search Remains King

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's comments on the future of search in a world of AI chatbots have sparked debate. Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech Summit in San Francisco, Pichai revealed he personally uses chatbots more than Google search. "So candidly, I'm using chatbots more and I'm using Google less," he admitted. This raises questions about the long-term impact of AI on traditional search engines. However, Pichai emphasized that search remains a valuable tool. "So I think it feels very far from a zero-sum game to me," he stated, indicating a belief that search and chatbots can coexist. Pichai's comments highlight a broader trend of increasing chatbot usage. The parallel growth of platforms like TikTok demonstrates that new technologies don't always replace existing ones but can coexist and even complement each other. This suggests a future where search engines and AI chatbots serve different but equally important roles in information retrieval.