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Why We Ask AI the Dumbest Questions Instead of Google
In the 2026 podcast episode 'Why We Ask AI the Dumbest Questions Instead of Google,' AEO Engine analyzes a viral TikTok trend where users ask ChatGPT trivial queries, signaling a shift from Google search to AI answer engines like Perplexity.
Key takeaways:
TikTok trend shows users preferring ChatGPT over Google for simple questions.
Google's AI Overviews now compete with standalone chatbots like ChatGPT.
Perplexity AI saw 200% growth in queries since 2024.
AEO Engine's 2026 analysis highlights SEO shifting to Answer Engine Optimization.
Brands must optimize for AI citations to maintain…
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