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Is traditional keyword research dead now that AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity summarize information directly on the results page?
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
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Is traditional keyword research dead now that AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity summarize information directly on the results page?
1 real search · 1 real-search pass
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OBSERVEDReason
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (1)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 1 of 1 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6
2026 AI search SEO keyword research zero-click searches ChatGPT Perplexity implications Google ↗
- Google zero-click searches reach 68% in early 2026: Study · searchengineland.com
- Zero-click search forces marketers to optimize GEO strategies · digiday.com
- P2JW082000-5-A00100-16DDF61078D · wsj.com
- August 2026 State of Search & AI │ GPO · gpo.com
- How Businesses Are Manipulating ChatGPT Results · wsj.com