AI CRITIQUE

ChatGPT search begins large-scale use of the site: operator

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Summary

Simon Willison reports a dramatic increase in the use of the site: operator in ChatGPT Search queries; after the GPT‑5.6 release, it jumped from below 1% to over 16%.

Why it matters

This rise signals a shift toward Content Generator Engine Optimization (GEO); content creators are shaping their sites to be preferred in AI-generated answers. It also highlights OpenAI's vague system prompts and the evolving balance between factual accuracy and source diversity, especially as Reddit appears to have lost its priority.

Highlights

Promptwatch data shows the share of site: operator queries rose to 16‑17% after August 8, coinciding with the GPT‑5.6 release.
OpenAI's vague August 6 announcement hinted at more reliable, fact‑focused answers for Plus and Pro users.
Reddit's presence in ChatGPT Search results seems to have diminished significantly, though the exact system prompt changes remain undisclosed.

Critical take

While the data points to a strategic shift, relying on third‑party monitoring without direct access to OpenAI's system prompts leaves the true drivers of this change open to speculation.

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