It is a tradition. Like every year, Google has revealed its ranking of search trends for 2023 in France. And if last year the word “Ukraine” topped the list, it is “ChatGPT” that occupies the first place.
News
A first place that is not surprising, since artificial intelligence has been at the center of all debates since its creation, on November 30, 2022. The recent news that Sam Altman, creator of ChatGPT, has faced in the last weeks – he was fired from Open IA before returning five days later – worked in the keyword’s favor. The revolutionary chatbot is ahead, in particular, of searches on the “Israel and Hamas war”; “The Disappearance of Emilio”; “Ciarán Storm” and “Lina Disappearance” in the top five places in the ranking. The search “Motion of censure” – which was discussed during the pension reform – also appears in the top 10.
1 – GPT Chat
2 – Israel Hamas War
3 – The disappearance of Emilio
4 – Storm Ciarán
5 – Lina’s disappearance
Public figures
It is the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward, Killian Mbappé, who acts as the front man in the category. Transfer rumors, 2022 World Cup, Champions League, PSG… All topics are good to talk about about the captain of the France team. His counterpart in the French XV, Antoine Dupont, is none other than his runner-up. The ‘bleus’ flyhalf, victim of a maxillozygomatic fracture during the World Cup, was the center of attention during the competition. Completing the podium is actress Brigitte Bardot, who suffered breathing difficulties last July.
1 – Kylian Mbappé
2-Antoine Dupont
3-Brigitte Bardot
4 – Amandine Pellissard
5 – Jeremy Renner
the disappearances
The disappearance of Jane Birkin was one of the most popular queries on Google in France. The Franco-British actress, singer, screenwriter and director occupies first place in the ranking dedicated to disappearances. american actor Matthew Perryacclaimed for his role as Chandler Bing in the television series Friends and Marwan Berreni, known for his portrayal of Abdel Fedala in the soap opera. Life is more beautifulcomplete the podium.
1-Jane Birkin
2-Matthew Perry
3 – Marwan Berreni
4-Tina Turner
5 – Guillaume Bats
Sport
Great sporting event of the year 2023, the Rugby World Cup has set Google trends in France. Several matches were mentioned, such as the quarter-final loss by Les Bleus and the opening match (France New Zealand). But on Google, the biggest French sporting rivalry remains the one between Paris and Marseille. “OM PSG” and “Marseille – Paris-SG” appear, respectively, in second and fourth place in the same ranking.
1 – France South Africa
2 – PSG
3 – France New Zealand
4 – Marseille – Paris-SG
5 – France Netherlands
The “whys”
Often linked to current French political and geopolitical events, the “why” questions refer to the earthquake that occurred in Morocco and to the – potential – aid from France, rejected by the affected country. The history of the war between Israel and Palestine is also questioned. Other questions, related to daily life, have their place in this ranking: “Why does electricity increase?” While the fourth question in this ranking once again refers to football: “Why does Griezmann have pink hair?”
1 – Why does Morocco reject aid from France?
2 – Why the war in Israel?
3 – Why does electricity increase?
4- Why does Griezmann have pink hair?
5 – Why does Hamas attack Israel?
Video game
On the gaming side, it is Hogwarts Legacy who leads the debates. Hogwarts Legacy (in reference to Harry Potter), although absent from the nominations for the Games Awards on December 7, is one of the successes of 2023. The last Zelda Tears of the Kingdom acts as a dolphin in this ranking. The very promising – but ultimately disappointing – star field complete the podium.
1 – The Hogwarts Legacy
2 – Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
3 – star field
4 – Diablo 4
5 – Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Source: BFM TV
