ChatGPT Launch (2022)
OpenAI released ChatGPT; the start of mainstream AI answers.
DateNov 30, 2022
PlatformAI Search (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity)
TypePlatform event
Who it affectsAll publishers
What happened
OpenAI released ChatGPT as a free research preview on November 30, 2022. It reached an estimated 100 million users within about two months, making AI-generated answers mainstream and prompting search engines to accelerate their own AI features.
Who it affected
All publishers.
What it means for marketers today
ChatGPT changed how people look for information. Make sure your brand and expertise are visible where AI tools learn and search. See AEO explained.
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