Flipboard Friday January 27 - Andi Rocks Search¶

Source: https://www.wte.net/Blog/January-2023/Flipboard-Friday-January-27-Andi-Rocks-Search
Date: January 2023
Author: Martin W Smith

Introduction¶

The author shares enthusiasm about discovering an article by JR Raphael in Fast Company titled "This intelligent new search site is like a mashup of Google and ChatGPT," describing it as a significant moment worthy of immediate attention.

Search - It's The Experience Stupid¶

The author acknowledges being an early advocate for ChatGPT's impact on search. Key observations include:

ChatGPT reduced personal Google searches by more than half
The appeal lies in the engaging, conversational experience rather than traditional search mechanics
ChatGPT's presentation "was FUN, engaging, and flowed"
The tool prompted natural follow-up questions

About Andi¶

Andi represents a Y Combinator-backed AI search startup founded by Angela Hoover (CEO, age 24) and Jed White (veteran tech professional). The platform employs a hybrid structure:

Left side: ChatGPT-like answers with attribution
Right side: Traditional SEO results

The Author's Workflow¶

Since December, the author's research methodology: - Begins with ChatGPT for technical questions - Supplements with Google search when needed - Values speed and engagement over traditional search results

Closing Question¶

The author invites reader feedback on whether Andi's hybrid approach represents the future of search, requesting comments or emails to msmith@wte.net.