Why I Stopped Using Google for Research (and What I Do Instead)

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Karl

June 4, 2025

Why I Stopped Using Google for Research (and What I Do Instead)

For years, like most people, I used Google for everything—searching, researching, solving problems, and finding ideas. It was my go-to tab. Need an answer? Google it.

But somewhere along the way, things changed.

I noticed that I was spending more time clicking through SEO-packed articles, scrolling past ads, and trying to figure out which result actually had the answer I needed. It felt like I was working just to find the right information before I could even start using it.

That’s when I started using AI more seriously—specifically ChatGPT.

A New Way to Search

At first, I thought it would be just a fun tool. But now, it’s literally replaced most of my Googling.

Instead of typing things like:

“best blog post topics June 2025”

I just ask:

“What’s trending for a blog post today?”

And I get a direct answer—curated, summarized, and written in a tone I can relate to.

It’s Like Having a Smart, Chill Assistant

No ads. No clickbait. No wasting time.

I can ask follow-up questions like:

“Can you explain that more simply?”

“What if I want to make it funny?”

“Can you help me turn this into a blog post?”

And the answers come fast. It’s not perfect—but it’s fast, helpful, and always learning.

Why This Matters (at Least to Me)

I realized I was spending way too much time gathering information when what I actually wanted was to create things, learn, or solve problems.

Now, I spend more time:

Writing
Filming
Editing
Sharing
Learning

And less time getting lost in rabbit holes.

But Wait—Isn’t Using AI to Create Content… Cheating?

That’s a question I’ve asked myself.

And honestly? No, I don’t think it is. Not at all.

Cheating is when you’re taking an exam and you look up the answers without understanding anything you studied for. That’s just bypassing learning.

But this? This is leveraging a tool to understand faster, think clearer, and save time so I can focus on what actually matters—creating, building, sharing.

We’re already living in times where our days are packed, our calendars are full, and energy is limited. If a tool helps me cut through the noise and get to clarity quicker, that’s not cheating—it’s just smart.

Am I the Only One?

Turns out, no. A lot of creators, students, entrepreneurs—even everyday folks—are shifting from traditional search engines to AI tools like this one. It’s a quiet revolution happening in real-time.

If you’re still glued to Google, that’s totally fine. But if you ever feel like you’re swimming in noise, try asking an AI your next question.

You might be surprised how much smoother it gets.

TL;DR

I swapped Google for AI.

Now I get what I need faster, think clearer, and create more.

It’s not cheating. It’s adapting.

And for me, it’s been a game changer.

Let me know in the comments—have you started using AI instead of search engines too? I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.

One response to “Why I Stopped Using Google for Research (and What I Do Instead)”

Rolf

June 7, 2025

I totally relate to this. I’m also one of those who have, for the most part, swapped Google for AI, simply because I don’t have to wade through tons of (irrelevant) sponsored articles, and because AI gives me the answers I’m looking for, and can follow up with more detail if I want them. Granted, we shouldn’t just blindly rely on the answers AI gives us, because as you said, it’s not perfect. But it does the job extremely well – and fast.

And when it comes to using AI for creating content, it’s not about letting AI do all the work for us, while we sit back. I see it as a personal assistant that helps me focus, generate my own ideas, and brings out the best in me. I agree that this is simply a smart way of working!

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