Google is facing significant challenges in the artificial intelligence (AI) search sector, as competitors like OpenAI and Perplexity gain traction. Despite having developed the foundational technology for large language models (LLMs) known as Transformers in 2017 and possessing the largest continually updated dataset through the Google Index, the company is perceived to be losing ground in the AI search market. Analysts suggest that while Google had the resources and technology to dominate, it may now be at risk of losing the broader AI competition. The responses from the companies in a recent inquiry about the leading firm in the 'answer engine war' revealed a lack of consensus, with Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity each claiming their own superiority. This situation raises questions about Google's future strategy in AI and search technology.