Google AI Mode To Become Default For Google Search Soon

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   PaulGoodman67posted 3 weeks ago

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

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      bravewarriorposted 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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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                  OldRosesposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

                  Lucky for me, gardening is one of those Pinteresty things.  I get nice traffic from Pinterest.

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         Gregory DeVictorposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

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   Venkatachari Mposted 3 weeks ago

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

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   Venkatachari Mposted 3 weeks ago

   The good thing is that AI provides links to its sources when you click on the chain-shaped buttons. So, if I am interested in details, I can go to those links.

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      PaulGoodman67posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

      That's stopping soon. Read the article.

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         Kenna McHughposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

         Not so fast, Paul.
         
         Update: Maybe not. Robby Stein, VP at Google, said in response to this news that he wouldn’t read too much into the statement. He wrote, “wouldn’t read too much into this. We’re focusing on making it easy to access AI Mode for those who want it.”
         
         https://searchengineland.com/google-ai- … oon-461649

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            PaulGoodman67posted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

            This is a stronger argument than your "old news" comment Kenna.
            
            AI mode will continue its takeover. I don't think everyone grasps that. Some people in the comments appear to think that the website traffic generated by search will continue at current levels, rather than continue to decrease.
            
            For sure, you can debate the speed at which the takeover happens, but it's a nuanced debate, because it will inevitably happen very quickly.

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               Kenna McHughposted 3 weeks agoin reply to this

               Yours is older than this one, Paul. I am not into debating.

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   Solarasposted 2 weeks ago

   Sometime back, Venkatachari M noted that AI will have to get its info from somewhere.  If you have a paywall, AI can't access your information (whether it's yours or not lol).
   
   Having a subscription model can protect your info to a large extent.  Getting people to subscribe, right now, will be difficult.  However, people may want to pay a tiny subscription fee in the future, when that becomes the norm for all information being protected from AI scraping. 
   
   Already, all the magazines and newspapers require a subscription to read any content.

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      Shesabutterflyposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

      I've been considering adding a subscription fee or paywall to my website, but I know so many people that will not even consider paying for content, that I've held off for now.
      
      I switched to Squarespace at the end of last year and there is a setting to block known AI crawlers. It's not guaranteed of course, but so far it seems to be working.

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         bravewarriorposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

         I think the keyword here is "known", with reference to Squarespace's ability to block AI crawlers. Time will tell!

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            Shesabutterflyposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

            I think "known" was used because they had to manually create a txt file for each company due to not having a universal way to ask that AI companies not crawl a site.
            
            Squarespace has a pretty inclusive list currently, and new ones can be added if they are found/created. I believe the list they have is based on companies that claimed they would obey the do not crawl.
            
            The main issue is likely not catching new companies right away, or ones that don't follow the instructions.
            
            Time will tell, but for now, it's given me a bit of hope while we watch to see how the internet/search changes.

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         Solarasposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

         That is brilliant.  I am going to check if WordPress has a plugin for that.  I will let you guys know what I find out.

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   Venkatachari Mposted 2 weeks ago

   I hear that people are pursuing this point. Some posts about protecting content from Artificial Intelligence's hijacking have been circulating on social media platforms, discussing fees and penalties.

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