Subscribers pick ChatGPT over Google as their default gateway to the web

A recent survey of 2,000 US paying subscribers reveals that ChatGPT has become many users' default browser homepage, replacing traditional search engines like Google. Subscribers spend an average of $66 monthly on AI tools, with over 60% willing to cancel video streaming services before giving up their AI assistants. This shift demonstrates that AI has evolved from novelty to essential digital infrastructure, though rising costs and commercial pressures threaten the neutrality of these platforms.