Gergely discusses the challenges posed by Google's advertising-driven model, which now constitutes about 70% of its revenue, leading to a perception of the search engine as predominantly an 'ads engine.' He highlights the emergence of alternative search engines like Perplexity and Kagi, which are attempting to disrupt the market through innovative engineering practices. By contrasting the operations of these startups with established giants, Gergely emphasizes the importance of flexibility and modernization in the tech landscape, offering insights directly from the engineering leads of these companies.
Google's dominance in the search engine market has shifted its focus towards advertising, resulting in a search experience increasingly perceived as an 'ads engine'.
Perplexity and Kagi Search are presenting engineering teams with innovative practices that differ significantly from traditional methods, emphasizing flexibility and agility in their approach.
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