At the most basic level, they are extremely fast ways to get detailed information quickly, without having to click on multiple Google search links.

The key is know how to prompt AI to get the right result by including all relevant information. AI, unlike a Google search, will understand additional information and filter accordingly.

A recent personal example: "What are the largest tires that I can fit on a 2025 Ford Bronco with stock 18'' wheels without any suspension modifications"

That search on Google would have resulted in hundreds of link results, some relevant and some not....some accurate and some not.

Not only does and AI quickly summarize information, but it responds with follow up questions. In many cases those questions can lead to more detailed and accurate answers and in many cases are questions one might not have thought to consider.

For example, in my tire question above... The standard answer is a 285/70/18 tire. However, while those measurements should be standard, they actually vary a bit by manufacturer and model of tire. A standard tire in that size is 33.6'' in diameter but the ones that I really want happen to measure at 34.1''. I was not aware of that until ChatGPT asked me for the exact make and model of tire I wanted.

I have saved hours using ChatGPT instead of Google for answers to everything from finding local events, to restaurant recommendations to home DIY solutions.

With an account, it remembers past conversations and will use those as context for future questions.