Google Experts Warn That AI May Distort Reality, While AI Overviews Repel Mobile Users
How did mobile search trends change with AI Overviews' introduction?
The introduction of AI Overviews in Google search led to a noticeable decrease in mobile searches, according to a study by search industry expert Rand Fishkin1. While desktop searches saw a slight increase, the drop in mobile searches was significant, given that mobile accounts for nearly two-thirds of all Google queries. This suggests users may have been less inclined to search on their mobile devices when confronted with AI-generated summaries.
What new label is Meta implementing for AI-generated content?
Meta is implementing a new label called "AI info" for AI-generated content. This label will be displayed alongside social media posts that are suspected to be created with the assistance of generative AI. Users can click on the label to get more information about how AI was used in the content.
What does AI-generated "slop" potentially cause for humans?
AI-generated "slop" potentially causes distrust of digital information, fatigue from constant fact-checking, and contamination of publicly accessible data. It can also lead to misinformation and disinformation, as well as harm the credibility of legitimate content and sources.