A search engine or web search engine (e.g., Google, Bing, and others) is a specialised computer server that carries out web searches (searches for data on the Web). Driven by a textual query a web search engine searches the World Wide Web (Internet) in a systematic way for particular information specified in the textual query and present the results (referred to as hits) back to the user. The user then interprets and uses the results (data). More specifically, when a user enters a query into a search engine, the engine scans its index of web pages to find those that are relevant to the user’s query. The results are then ranked by relevancy and displayed to the user. The data may be a mix of links to web pages, images, videos, articles, research papers, and other types of files. Web search engines are essentially very large data mining applications.
Chatbots are different to search engines, while chatbots hold data for a long period of time, search engines have short-term memory. This explains why chatbot replies are more personalized and specific. Chatbots analyse the question typically based on the entire historic context pertaining to the question while the search engine looks for only the previous searches.
Response from Google is as follows:
The difference between ChatGPT and a search engine (like Google) is that ChatGPT is a language model created to hold a conversation with the end user. A search engine indexes web pages on the internet to help the user find the data they asked for. ChatGPT does not have the ability to search the internet for information. The most significant difference between ChatGPT and search engines is how they respond to user requests.
If you input a query (search) into any search engine, it will respond with a list of relevant web pages related to the topic. You may have to browse one or more or sometimes web pages to find a suitable response to your question. By comparison, ChatGPT provides you with summarised answers to your questions directly. If you input the same query to ChatGPT, the chatbot will give direct, straightforward advice.
As an example, let us pose the query “what is the role of a marine surveyor” to a search engine (Google) and ChatGPT (chatbot)...
Response from ChatGPT is: A marine surveyor is a professional who is responsible for assessing and inspecting various types of vessels, including ships, boats, and yachts. The primary role of a marine surveyor is to ensure that a vessel is seaworthy and safe for operation.
Marine surveyors typically conduct inspections of vessels for a variety of purposes, including pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys, damage assessments, and regulatory compliance. They examine the hull, machinery, electrical systems, safety equipment, navigation systems, and other key components to identify any potential problems or issues.
Based on their findings, marine surveyors provide detailed reports that highlight any deficiencies or areas that require attention. These reports are often used by vessel owners, buyers, insurers, and regulatory authorities to make informed decisions regarding the vessel’s operation, maintenance, and safety.
Commentary from the author: Compared to the Google search, the response from ChatGPT is very descriptive and comprehensive and the response can be used directly. Clearly ChatGPT has learned what the role of a marine surveyor is! ChatGPT has done the work for us as no browsing and compilation is required.
In addition to inspections and surveys, marine surveyors may also provide consulting services to vessel owners and operators, including advice on maintenance and repair, regulatory compliance, and safety management. Some marine surveyors specialize in specific types of vessels or industries, such as commercial shipping, recreational boating, or offshore oil and gas operations.
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