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Is Google Losing Search Volume Because of LLMs, and How to Use Grok to Make Money
March 03, 2025

In episode #2926, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the evolving landscape of search engines and AI tools, particularly focusing on Google’s position in the market compared to emerging AI platforms like ChatGPT and Grok. They explore user engagement metrics, the stickiness factor of various tools, and the limitations of AI in providing accurate information. The discussion highlights the importance of using multiple platforms for different tasks and the challenges AI faces in discerning the validity of information.

Note this episode is virtually recorded. Audio quality is reduced compared to typical episodes.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

(00:00) The State of Search: Google vs AI

(06:00) User Engagement and Stickiness Factors

(11:50) AI Tools: Performance and Limitations

(14:53) The Future of AI in Information Retrieval

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