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The Shifting Landscape of Tech Giants: Why ChatGPT Isn’t Just the Next Google
Imagine you’re out with friends, debating whether a fact is correct. Usually, you'd pull out your phone and Google it. But in recent years, that simple act has transformed from “let’s Google it” to “let’s ask ChatGPT.” This mental shift—one that Google spent decades cultivating—has happened almost overnight. Billions of queries every day and hundreds of millions of weekly users make ChatGPT the fastest-growing consumer product in history. Many see it as the next Google. But behind the scenes, a much deeper game is unfolding—one that echoes the rise and strategies of social media giants like Facebook, not just search engines like Google.