TechLinked TalkLinked - The Web is Different Now
Aug 5, 2024
Riley and Jakob dive into how the internet is morphing into a segmented landscape dominated by major players. They discuss AI's game-changing role in search, particularly with Perplexity AI, and the troubling issues of content scraping. The challenges of monetizing content on platforms like Reddit are examined, revealing a struggle for fair rewards. Nostalgia surfaces as they reminisce about simpler social media days, comparing past experiences to today's highly regulated online environment. The conversation raises concerns about the future of a truly open internet.
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Internet Kingdoms
- The internet is becoming increasingly segmented into discrete platforms, like kingdoms.
- This shift marks a departure from the open web of the past, where information flowed freely.
Restricted Access
- Accessing information on platforms like Reddit is becoming restricted.
- Specific search engines are now required, limiting the open access of the past.
AI-Summarized Search
- Perplexity AI summarizes search results instead of providing a list of links.
- This new approach differs from traditional search engines like Bing, which primarily offer links.