Google's latest move to implement AI-generated summaries in its search results is under heavy criticism for its blatant double standard. Recently, Google introduced the "Scaled Content" policy threatening websites with penalties for generating mass content using AI without adding user value. Ironically, Google employs the same techniques it criticizes, repurposing and combining content from various websites with minimal added value.
Publishers are outraged, accusing Google of content theft and undermining the web ecosystem. Users face risks from inaccurate AI-generated results, while Google's promises of increased site traffic remain unfulfilled. Despite CEO Sundar Pichai's assurances, the core issue persists: Google's AI-driven search results reduce the need for users to visit original websites, effectively monopolizing the content it once indexed.
The situation calls into question Google's commitment to fair practice and transparency, urging users to reconsider their choice of search engine to support a diverse and human-centric web.
