Google News searches ranked AI-generated ripoffs above real articles

Key Points:

  • The Washington Post found its original work replicated by an AI-generated article on “Business News,” prompting concerns about Google’s curation of news content and policies surrounding AI-generated content.
  • The proliferation of AI-generated articles alongside real news content on Google News has sparked outrage and concerns within the journalism industry about the future of journalism and the impact on revenue for news outlets.
  • The spread of AI-generated content is under scrutiny, with experts calling for regulation and expressing concern over the quality and originality of news appearing in search results.

Summary:

The Washington Post found a ripoff of its own work courtesy of a sketchy outlet called “Business News” churning out AI-generated articles. This ripoff even dared to copy the Post’s original artwork and references. Google has confirmed that while AI-generated content is not against its policies, it can be removed if it’s deemed “spam” aimed at ranking high in News results. The spread of AI-generated articles isn’t just unsettling; it’s being called a “real problem” for the journalism industry, leaving experts concerned about the future of journalism as we know it. And brace yourself – the New York Times has filed a major copyright infringement lawsuit to protect its business model. Let the AI-generated content controversy unfold.

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