Examining Google's use of AI in search results, concerns are raised about the potential loss of traffic for digital publishers. The discussion emphasizes the challenges publishers face as they cannot opt-out of Google's AI summaries, impacting website visits and revenue. The chapter contemplates the implications on media jobs, the online landscape, and the quality of online content in a world dominated by Google's algorithms.
This week, OpenAI unveiled GPT-4o, its newest A.I. model. It has an uncannily emotive voice that everybody is talking about. Then, we break down the biggest announcements from Google IO, including the launch of A.I. overviews, a major change to search that threatens the way the entire web functions. And finally, Kevin and Casey discuss the weirdest headlines from the week in another round of HatGPT.
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