ChatGPT search now uses the site:operator at scale
Third-party tracking reveals ChatGPT search is now heavily using the site: operator, signaling a shift from broad web scraping to precise, controllable sourcing in AI-driven search.
Simon Willison · Aug 21, 2026
Your AI Use Is Breaking My Brain
The article argues that the internet is evolving from 'bots talking to bots' into a 'Zombie Internet' where AI-generated low-quality content is not only rampant but is actively distorting human expression and thinking patterns.
Simon Willison · May 12, 2026