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AI chatbots replace "Google it" with "search it up" among youth

The phrase "Google it" is being replaced by "search it up" among younger generations, reflecting a shift in how people seek information. This change is attributed to the rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and voice assistants such as Siri and Gemini, which are now often the primary tools for finding answers. Linguists also note that AI chatbots are influencing broader language use, with certain vocabulary becoming more common in everyday conversation, particularly among younger users. AI

IMPACT AI chatbots are subtly reshaping language and user behavior, potentially diminishing the dominance of traditional search engines.

RANK_REASON Article discusses linguistic shifts and user behavior changes driven by AI, rather than a specific AI product release or research finding.

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AI chatbots replace "Google it" with "search it up" among youth

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Kids don’t ‘Google it’ anymore. AI chatbots taught them to ‘search it up’ instead

    A generational shift in slang is tracking a bigger one in how people actually find information online.