Research
What AI recommends in New York neighborhoods
We ask 5 AIs the questions real customers ask, from small shops to big chains, then publish who they name. Newest first.
Big companies · Gym chains · ManhattanThe big gym chains win the price questions. Small studios win the trainer questions.October 2026Read the study →
Mid-sized · Urgent care · ManhattanOne urgent care chain, 16 locations named by AI, and a different one for almost every questionOctober 2026Read the study →
Mid-sized · Movers · New York City77 moving companies, 5 AIs, and three different ratings for the same moverOctober 2026Read the study →
Small business · Tattoo shops · Bushwick, BrooklynAsk five AIs for a tattoo shop near the Jefferson St L. One sends you to Park Slope.October 2026Read the study →
Small business · Restaurants · Harlem, ManhattanFive AIs, 66 Harlem restaurants: the famous names win, and a small vegan spot wins tooOctober 2026Read the study →
Vets · Williamsburg & Greenpoint, BrooklynAsk five AIs for a vet in Williamsburg or Greenpoint, and they agree on the top pick 2 times out of 10October 2026Read the study →
Physical therapists · Upper East Side, ManhattanFive AI assistants, 57 physical therapy clinics, and not one question where they agreedOctober 2026Read the study →
Locksmiths · Astoria, QueensOne Astoria locksmith was AI’s top pick in 23 of 50 answersOctober 2026Read the study →
Hair salons · Washington Heights, ManhattanAsk AI for a salon in Spanish instead of English, and the top pick changesOctober 2026Read the study →
Immigration lawyers · Jackson Heights, QueensAsk AI in Spanish instead of English, and it recommends different lawyersOctober 2026Read the study →
Plumbers · Upper West Side, ManhattanWe asked Copilot and ChatGPT for an Upper West Side plumber. They didn't name a single plumber in common.October 2026Read the study →
Personal trainers & gyms · West Village, ManhattanThree AI assistants named 48 West Village trainers and gyms. They agreed on the top pick 3 times out of 10.October 2026Read the study →
Med spas · Murray Hill, ManhattanWe asked five AI assistants about Murray Hill med spas. Not once did all five name the same business.October 2026Read the study →
Dentists · Park Slope, BrooklynWe asked ChatGPT and Gemini about Park Slope dentists. They agreed on almost nothing.October 2026Read the study →
