The Evolution and Future of Internet Search in the Age of AI

Hashtag Trending

In this episode of Hashtag Trending's weekend edition, the host delves into the surprising announcement from OpenAI about providing an internet search facility and its potential transformative impact on the web.

The conversation traces the history of search engines from early browsers like Yahoo and Lycos to modern-day giants like Google.

Guest Marcel Gagné shares his insights into the technological evolution and discusses the significance of AI search engines like Perplexity and OpenAI's SearchGPT.

The episode also explores the economic and ethical challenges posed by AI in search, including the impact on smaller publications and the need for a sustainable economic model.

The discussion wraps up with an emphasis on how AI may force a re-evaluation of societal values and the economic system.

00:00 Introduction and OpenAI's Surprise Announcement 00:33 The Evolution of Search Engines 04:53 The Rise of Google and Its Dominance 07:03 Challenges to Google's Monopoly 07:26 The Advent of AI in Search 07:49 Interview with Marcel Gagnier 15:01 The Future of AI in Search 22:30 Debating the Role of Facts in News 23:20 AI and Fact-Checking Innovations 24:29 Challenges in AI-Driven News Verification 27:44 Rise of Answer Engines: Perplexity and You.com 32:35 Economic Implications of AI in Journalism 38:04 The Future of Search and Economic Models 41:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts