The Evolution of Search: Will AI Soon Replace Traditional Search Engines?
Let’s face it – AI-powered Chatbots are nothing short of astounding. The reactions to this new tool range from doom to euphoria.
Most of us engaged in this realm have grasped at some level that we’re witnessing a game-changer. **These AI interfaces, meticulously designed to mimic human conversation, are revolutionizing our engagement with digital content.
The Evolution of Search
In 20 years, the current state of search will be unrecognizable. For perspective, cast your mind back 25 years to what Yahoo looked like in 1996. You’ll notice that, although dated, it still appears quite familiar.
But, what will the transformation of our familiar search page look like in 10 years?
From an aesthetic perspective, it’s difficult to say. What’s certain, however, is that general searches will no longer be confined to a search bar.
From Fishing to Dialog: The New Search Experience
Finding information on the web at present feels much like casting a wide net, hoping to ensnare the desired answer. With an AI chatbot, the search experience becomes an engaging conversation. You can ask your question and follow up with additional queries as you delve deeper into the topic. No more trawling through 3 to 4 websites to find your answer.
The Redundancy Factor in Web Content
It’s worth pondering: What percentage of the web consists of repeated information? 20%, 30%, 40%? My guess is closer to the 40% mark, if not higher. A significant portion of the web is undoubtedly filled with redundant information.
AI Search: A Threat to Internet Giants?
The titans of the internet are dependent on the current model to generate their revenue, and they’re unlikely to willingly jeopardize this. But, will they have a choice? The likes of Google and Bing may soon find their existing business models under threat as AI search systems become increasingly sophisticated and user-friendly.
The Pain and Necessity of Change
Change can be uncomfortable, even painful, but the cost of stagnation can be lethal.
CNN to Independent video creators
Tower Records to MP3
Blockbuster to downloading.
The Timeline of Transformation
The real question is – how long will this transformation take?
The seeds of change are already sown. But the true test will be when individuals like your 67-year-old mother start using a chatbot. The day this occurs, the market will have shifted irreversibly.
Major technological transitions like this usually unfold over approximately five years. In this time, we’re likely to witness thousands, perhaps millions, of websites struggling to adapt or disappearing entirely. The advent of new technology necessitates the retirement of the old – it’s a fundamental truth of evolution.
So, let’s buckle up and enjoy the thrilling journey that lies ahead.
Happy Surfing…
