ChatGPT reshapes how people search for information

Three years ago, people mostly used Google, YouTube, or smart speakers to find information.

Now, many start with ChatGPT.

ChatGPT has become very popular, with 800 million weekly users by late 2025.

A lot of people, especially those under 30, use it to search for information.

ChatGPT is good for quick answers and explanations, while Google is better for finding many different sources.

YouTube is still big, but people use it more for seeing how to do things after getting a summary from ChatGPT.

Smart speakers are still around but are used less for detailed questions.

ChatGPT hasn't replaced other tools but has changed the order in which people use them.

Now, many start with a chat conversation instead of a search box.