Google is experimentally replacing news headlines with AI clickbait nonsense
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TL;DR
- Google is experimenting with replacing original news headlines with AI-generated ones in its Discover feed.
- The AI-generated headlines are often misleading, inane, or nonsensical, differing significantly from the original, more responsible headlines.
- Publishers are concerned that this experiment misrepresents their work, taking away their agency to market their content and potentially damaging their credibility with readers.
- Google discloses that the headlines are 'Generated with AI, which can make mistakes,' but this message is not prominently displayed.
- This experiment is part of a broader trend where Google prioritizes its own products over directing clicks to news websites.
- Following backlash, Google has reportedly adjusted the experiment, with original headlines beginning to reappear, though the AI remains somewhat confused.