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Google users have shown a remarkable shift in search preferences, with “AI” surpassing the popularity of terms like “Bitcoin” and “crypto.” Data from Google Trends indicates that this trend gained momentum around November 2022, coinciding with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The divergence in search interests has become more pronounced, reflecting a global fascination with artificial intelligence that has outpaced the traditionally dominant cryptocurrency-related terms. The rise of AI in Google searches As of late, Google Trends data reveals that worldwide search interest in “AI” boasts a substantial score of 91, overshadowing Bitcoin’s score of 22. This reversal of fortunes can be traced back to August 2022, where searches for “AI” started to outstrip those for “Bitcoin” and “crypto.” The launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022 played a pivotal role in catapulting “AI” to the forefront of Google searches, creating a widening gap between AI and crypto-related terms. Bitcoin, despite experiencing a bear market cycle in 2021 and most of 2022, saw a resurgence in 2023. Starting the year at $16,900, Bitcoin has witnessed a commendable 150% increase, reaching a price of $43,400 at the time of publication. Notably, Google Trends highlights that countries like El Salvador, Nigeria, Netherlands, Brazil, and Switzerland exhibited the most interest in Bitcoin. In contrast, artificial intelligence has seen a year marked by significant developments. From concerns about AI displacing jobs to the proliferation of AI nude services and the introduction of innovative chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Bard, Meta AI, and GrokAI—launched by tech mogul Elon Musk—AI has captured global attention. Google Trends data indicates particular interest in AI from users in Vietnam, China, the Philippines, and Myanmar. The user perspective – Insights and observations In a post dated December 26, Autism Capital, an active Twitter user with a sizable following, brought attention to…

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