ChatGPT Over Google Challenge

A suggestion to experiment with ChatGPT by making it your primary search tool instead of Google to better understand its capabilities and limitations.

Why Try This Experiment

  • ChatGPT is growing incredibly fast
    • Over 100 million users in 2 months
    • Search traffic surpassed Taylor Swift on Google
    • 4x more search traffic than Ethereum has ever had
    • Vertical growth compared to other tech trends (metaverse, web3)

Real World Example of ChatGPT Usage

  • Financial Analysis Case
    • Used for P&L analysis
    • Can handle complicated logic
    • Advantages over traditional team communication:
      • Available 24/7
      • Can process complex calculations quickly
      • Provides structured output (tables, formatted P&Ls)
      • Can explain what inputs it needs

How to Conduct the Experiment

  • Pin ChatGPT tab instead of Google
  • Use it as primary search tool for one week
  • Goal: Understand
    • Where it's strong
    • Where it's weak
    • What's possible that isn't possible elsewhere

Benefits Over Traditional Methods

  • More interactive than Google
  • Can handle complex queries
  • Provides structured responses
  • Available at any time
  • Can ask follow-up questions
  • Explains its thinking process

Key Takeaway

  • Important to actively experiment with AI tools
  • Don't just read about capabilities, experience them firsthand
  • Understanding AI capabilities becoming crucial for business advantage
01:01 - 04:09
Full video: 58:31
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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