ChatGPT Access Tied To 9% Drop In Traditional Search

July 14, 2026

ChatGPT Access Tied To 9% Drop In Traditional Search

A recent look at U.S. desktop browsing shows ChatGPT directed people to outside websites in 5.2% of sessions, compared to 31.1% for Google searches. The paper, conducted by Bocconi University researchers, examines Comscore clickstream data to gain insight into how broader access to ChatGPT has impacted traditional search. What The Data Shows When people click

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