AI-driven conversational agents such as ChatGPT have captured the imagination of millions by providing instant, context‑aware responses. Their rise has prompted industry observers to ask: Could AI assistants fully supplant legacy search engines like Google? While both technologies aim to surface information, their architectures, user experiences, and underlying business models differ fundamentally. A nuanced understanding of these contrasts—and the emerging synergies—reveals that replacement is unlikely; instead, AI and search will evolve into a hybrid paradigm.