Google AI Mode To Become Default For Google Search Soon

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   PaulGoodman67posted 24 hours ago

   According to Search Engine Roundtable
   
   https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ai- … 40067.html

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      bravewarriorposted 11 hours agoin reply to this

      AI Overview is always at the top of the page when I search for anything. And I mean anything.

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         OldRosesposted 10 hours agoin reply to this

         Me too!  And it's so annoying.  You don't know where AI is getting its info.  Is it reliable?  Wrong?  Who knows?  If you don't know the author, you don't know if you can rely on the answer.

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            Genna Eastposted 6 hours agoin reply to this

            Some of AI's search responses include links to articles from which it has based its "summary."   And there are those occasions when this is not the case.  I am not at all surprised when AI provides misinformation, which is not a rare occurrence.

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               PaulGoodman67posted 2 hours agoin reply to this

               “Some of AI's search responses include links to articles from which it has based its "summary." “
               
               Yes, that’s going to change very soon, according to the article. There’ll be far less traffic arriving from Google after that, I believe.

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      Kenna McHughposted 10 hours agoin reply to this

      It's old news. The Internet is dynamic and will continue to evolve. It's cluttered with false information. It's like a drug laced with fentanyl. However, the Internet constantly changes. We could see a positive evolution. I know, you'll disagree, Paul. I am not saying to write for the Internet. Even job boards offer slim pickings. It's more about digital content—microfilms or TikToks, which some are also filled with crap. I hope parents and our educational system can teach our kids how to differentiate between falsehoods and truth. Again, the adage, "knowledge is power."

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   PaulGoodman67posted 13 hours ago

   The old search system is disappearing. It's a major reason why I'm reluctant to put time and effort into creating my own website for moving hubs to.
   
   People can complain about the AI revolution (and I'm generally not a fan myself) but it's the reality.
   
   As far as getting views via search engines goes, the outlook is bleak.

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      DrMark1961posted 13 hours agoin reply to this

      I think this has already been going on for at least the last year. They still give some seach results but most searchers do not even bother opening them since the AI has already scraped them all and will give a summary. If someone like myself writes something that disagrees with the AI summary (like bothering to tell readers that they do not need a prescription for heartworm preventative) no one even sees it anymore.

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         Kenna McHughposted 10 hours agoin reply to this

         Finding the truth is tough. I know better, so scroll down and see what I need. It's easier on a mobile device than on a desktop to do the research and find the facts.

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         PaulGoodman67posted 9 hours agoin reply to this

         Yes, the old search system of search engines, SERPS, and websites will likely be gone soon.
         
         For myself, if I have a query that seems simple and straightforward, I tend to just rely on the AI nowadays. It's already set up so that AI is the default source in most cases.
         
         There are legitimate concerns over issues that require more in-depth expertise, and AI just plain hallucinates in some instances.
         
         I'm not sure it matters, though, AI will take over search queries regardless.
         
         There's no scope for suing when AI gets things wrong, and essentially zero sanctions generally. Tech companies and governments are terrified of falling behind, so I can't see this changing in the near future.
         
         It's a race to God knows where.

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      OldRosesposted 11 hours agoin reply to this

      So, after SubStack wasn't working well for me, all the time and effort I put into creating a website for my hubs was a waste of time and effort?
      
      Sheesh.

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         PaulGoodman67posted 9 hours agoin reply to this

         If you are looking for search engine views, then yes, I'm afraid so. You are starting at a bad time, and things will only get worse.
         
         There are other strategies, such as creating social media traffic, but that isn't easy, as I'm sure you know. It's difficult to get a consistent stream of views in sufficient numbers.

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            OldRosesposted 7 hours agoin reply to this

            Thanks for the reminder!  I have to get cracking on Pinterest, changing all my pins to point to my website.

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               PaulGoodman67posted 2 hours agoin reply to this

               Pinterest is the least hassle for redirecting traffic. It’s generally been poor for me though. I’ve had twenty hub views a day for individual articles but it’s rare.
               
               I mean Pinterest will say there’s thousands of impressions/month but the reality is normally a trickle of actual article views, in my experience.
               
               I think the people who make money from Pinterest are very focused on Pinteresty things (eg clothes fashions) and they are pushing products for sale.

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         Gregory DeVictorposted 8 hours agoin reply to this

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   Venkatachari Mposted 9 hours ago

   Yes, AI has been there for the last month or more. I admire their smartness and depth.

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