Large Language Models as Search Engines: Societal Challenges

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2512.08946v1
• Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:59:42 GMT
• Title: Large Language Models as Search Engines: Societal Challenges
• Authors: Zacchary Sadeddine, Winston Maxwell, Gaël Varoquaux, Fabian M. Suchanek,
• Abstract summary: Large Language Models (LLMs) may one day replace search engines as the primary portal to information on the Web.<n>In this article, we investigate the societal challenges that such a change could bring.
• Score: 21.113599077463018
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) may one day replace search engines as the primary portal to information on the Web. In this article, we investigate the societal challenges that such a change could bring. We focus on the roles of LLM Providers, Content Creators, and End Users, and identify 15 types of challenges. With each, we show current mitigation strategies -- both from the technical perspective and the legal perspective. We also discuss the impact of each challenge and point out future research opportunities.

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